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    Taliban, Haqqani leadership targeted, suspected insurgents detained

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    11.12.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 15 suspected insurgents during three overnight operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in Afghanistan Thursday.

    Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected terrorists in Panjwa’i District, Kandahar province as they targeted a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator. The facilitator is known to coordinate the movement of weapons and IED components between Chaman, Pakistan and Kandahar City.

    Security forces searched several compounds near Regwa’i Sufla during the joint security operation. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all the occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint team secured the area and conducted the search. The security forces detained the suspected insurgents after initial questioning on the scene.

    A separate joint security force targeted a senior Taliban district leader who coordinates weapons and IED components for insurgents operating in Sangin District, Helmand province.

    The security force targeted a compound in Musa Qal’ah District where they peacefully detained several suspected insurgents after initial questioning at the scene.

    In eastern Khost province, security forces targeted a compound north of Surwapan Toy in Sabari district to search for a Haqqani Network facilitator who supplies weapons, vehicles and materials to insurgent fighters in the area.

    During the search of the targeted compound, the security force discovered an automatic weapon and explosive material, before detaining numerous suspected insurgents for further questioning.

    The security force did not fire their weapons during these operations and the women and children remained protected and unharmed throughout the searches.

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2010
    Date Posted: 11.12.2010 01:57
    Story ID: 59950
    Location: KABUL, AF

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