Forces continue their pursuit of Haqqani Network leaders

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.30.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents in Khost province Sunday while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network facilitator whose primary role is coordinating the movement of fighters throughout Khost, Paktiya and Paktika provinces.

Afghan and coalition forces targeted a remote series of compounds north of Ziarat-e Bad in Khost district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area.

After questioning all the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents.

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

• Date Taken: 08.30.2010
• Date Posted: 08.30.2010 00:54
• Story ID: 55372
• Location: KABUL, AF