Key Taliban commander targeted in Helmand

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.08.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents in Helmand province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban commander who is a key facilitator of weapons and supplies for other Taliban commanders operating in northern Helmand.

Afghan and coalition forces targeted a compound south of the village of Pani Famili in Nad Ali district to search for the commander. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The security force detained the insurgents after questioning the residents on scene.

“Afghan and coalition forces remain committed in southern Afghanistan as they work toward stabilizing the region by capturing or killing the Taliban leadership in Nad Ali district,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “We will pursue these insurgents who threaten a peaceful existence for the law-abiding citizens of Helmand.”

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

• Date Taken: 09.08.2010
• Date Posted: 09.08.2010 04:56
• Story ID: 55880
• Location: KABUL, AF