Forces continue capturing Haqqani Network leadership

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents in Khost province Tuesday, including a Haqqani Network facilitator responsible for coordinating the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device materials.

The security force targeted a series of compounds northeast of the village of Badi Kheyl in Khost district to search for the facilitator. Afghan soldiers used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then secured the area.

After initial questioning on the scene, the assault force detained the facilitator along with two of his associates for further questioning.

“The pressure will continue against the Haqqani Network leadership,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “As a result of these operations, Haqqani’s leadership in Khost and Paktiya provinces is severely disrupted, allowing the time and space for the Afghan government to spread its influence to better support the Afghan people.”

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

• Date Taken: 09.01.2010
• Date Posted: 09.01.2010 05:55
• Story ID: 55510
• Location: KABUL, AF