Afghan, coalition forces secure Barge Matal

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

07.13.2009

Courtesy Story

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

KABUL, Afghanistan — A combined military operation between Afghan national security forces and International Security Assistance Forces, launched July 12, secured Barge Matal, in eastern Nuristan province.

Insurgent forces had overwhelmed the isolated mountain village several days prior to the operation, but fled as ANSF and ISAF service members quickly secured key areas of the village.

While securing the area, service members discovered several large weapons caches, including one in a local hotel, known for housing anti-Afghan forces in the area.

ANSF and ISAF also found a bag containing more than 80 voter registration cards taken from women in the area. The cards are believed to be evidence of insurgents desire to disrupt the national elections, scheduled for late August, by denying women the right to vote.

• Date Taken: 07.13.2009
• Date Posted: 07.13.2009 11:59
• Story ID: 36306
• Location: KABUL, AF