UPDATE: Status of Taliban facilitator, leader in Wardak confirmed

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.17.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Mohammad Gul, a Taliban facilitator and Abdul Ghafar, a Taliban leader were killed during an Afghan and coalition operations in Wardak province Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 respectively.

Mohammad Gul was a Taliban facilitator who operated in Nerkh district providing weapons and improvised explosive device components to local Taliban leaders and insurgents. He had direct contact and supported the Taliban leaders for the area.

Abdul Ghafar was a Taliban leader responsible for attacks against coalition forces in northwestern Wardak province. He led a group of highly mobile Taliban fighters that conduct improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and coalition forces. The Taliban leader was well connected to other leaders operating in northern Wardak.

• Date Taken: 01.17.2011
• Date Posted: 01.17.2011 23:39
• Story ID: 63708
• Location: KABUL, AF