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2012-12-S-010 KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 8, 2012) During an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader who distributed improvised explosive device materials. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized IED-making materials.	{"name":"2","text":"2012-12-S-010\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 8, 2012)\nDuring an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader who distributed improvised explosive device materials. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized IED-making materials.","start_date":"2012-12-08","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 25, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-C-089 2011-05-S-090  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 25, 2011) In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation, yesterday.   The combined security force was conducting an operation targeting a Haqqani facilitator, who is responsible for the transfer of weapons and explosives for attacks against Afghan forces. The Afghan-led force searched a compound associated with the facilitator in Sabari district. After searching the compound, the force conducted interviews with residents and detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning.   No civilians were harmed during this operation.	{"name":"One detained in Khost","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 25, 2011\n\nISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-C-089 2011-05-S-090  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 25, 2011) In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation, yesterday.   The combined security force was conducting an operation targeting a Haqqani facilitator, who is responsible for the transfer of weapons and explosives for attacks against Afghan forces. The Afghan-led force searched a compound associated with the facilitator in Sabari district. After searching the compound, the force conducted interviews with residents and detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning.   No civilians were harmed during this operation.","start_date":"2011-05-24","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-11-S-002 KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 02, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force killed the Taliban leader, Juma Gul Akhund, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. Akhund oversaw improvised explosive device operations in the Zharay, Panjwa’I and Maiwand districts of Kandahar province. He also organized the movement of weapons and IEDs throughout the province.	{"name":"1","text":"2012-11-S-002\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 02, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force killed the Taliban leader, Juma Gul Akhund, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday.\nAkhund oversaw improvised explosive device operations in the Zharay, Panjwa’I and Maiwand districts of Kandahar province. He also organized the movement of weapons and IEDs throughout the province.","start_date":"2012-12-01","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 13, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-039 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) In Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Sangin district, yesterday. The facilitator assists Taliban leaders in districts throughout Helmand.  Intelligence reports led the combined force to a compound in search of the targeted facilitator. The security force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully, ensuring the safety of all women and children. Residents were interviewed about the whereabouts of the Taliban facilitator. Numerous suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation.	{"name":"Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 13, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-039 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) In Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Sangin district, yesterday. The facilitator assists Taliban leaders in districts throughout Helmand.  Intelligence reports led the combined force to a compound in search of the targeted facilitator. The security force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully, ensuring the safety of all women and children. Residents were interviewed about the whereabouts of the Taliban facilitator. Numerous suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation.","start_date":"2011-04-12","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Afghanistan Overnight  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-174  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 17) - Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents in three overnight operations in northern and eastern Afghanistan aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani Network leadership.   In northern Badghis province, a combined force detained two suspected insurgents during an operation targeting the Taliban shadow governor for the province yesterday. He became the new shadow governor for province earlier this month, replacing Mullah Ismail who was killed in a joint operation Oct 6.   The targeted individual is responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Badghis province and was also heavily involved with the disappearance of U.S. soldiers last November.   The security force did not fire their weapons during any of the operations and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.	{"name":"Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Badghis Overnight","text":"Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Afghanistan Overnight\n ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-174  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 17) - Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents in three overnight operations in northern and eastern Afghanistan aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani Network leadership.   In northern Badghis province, a combined force detained two suspected insurgents during an operation targeting the Taliban shadow governor for the province yesterday. He became the new shadow governor for province earlier this month, replacing Mullah Ismail who was killed in a joint operation Oct 6.   The targeted individual is responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Badghis province and was also heavily involved with the disappearance of U.S. soldiers last November.   The security force did not fire their weapons during any of the operations and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.","start_date":"2010-10-16","event_type":["detention"],"province":["badghis"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-10-S-007 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 5, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force killed numerous heavily-armed insurgents during an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader in Dowlatabad district, Faryab province, today. As the security force approached the senior Taliban leader’s suspected location, the armed insurgents were ordered to disarm and leave the compound. The insurgents responded by opening fire on the Afghan and coalition troops. The security force returned fire, killing the insurgents. The Taliban senior leader is believed to be responsible for facilitating, planning and coordinating improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Jowzjan province. During the operation, the security force also seized a weapons arsenal consisting of several automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, mortars, mines, and various IED-making materials. No civilians were harmed in the exchange.	{"name":"2","text":"2012-10-S-007\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 5, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force killed numerous heavily-armed insurgents during an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader in Dowlatabad district, Faryab province, today. As the security force approached the senior Taliban leader’s suspected location, the armed insurgents were ordered to disarm and leave the compound. The insurgents responded by opening fire on the Afghan and coalition troops. The security force returned fire, killing the insurgents. The Taliban senior leader is believed to be responsible for facilitating, planning and coordinating improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Jowzjan province. During the operation, the security force also seized a weapons arsenal consisting of several automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, mortars, mines, and various IED-making materials. No civilians were harmed in the exchange.","start_date":"2012-10-05","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["faryab"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":4,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-09-S-006 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 4, 2012) — The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition troops, arrested a suspected Taliban explosives dealer during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today. The detained explosives dealer is believed to be responsible for coordinating the purchase and transfer of explosive material and bomb-making equipment for Taliban insurgents throughout the region. Prior to his arrest, the Taliban explosives dealer had acquired several components for building homemade bombs. The Afghan Special Operations Unit also detained three suspected insurgents and seized more than 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of illegal narcotics as a result of this operation.	{"name":"1","text":"2012-09-S-006\nFor Immediate Release\n\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 4, 2012) — The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition troops, arrested a suspected Taliban explosives dealer during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.\n\nThe detained explosives dealer is believed to be responsible for coordinating the purchase and transfer of explosive material and bomb-making equipment for Taliban insurgents throughout the region.\n\nPrior to his arrest, the Taliban explosives dealer had acquired several components for building homemade bombs.\n\nThe Afghan Special Operations Unit also detained three suspected insurgents and seized more than 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of illegal narcotics as a result of this operation.","start_date":"2012-09-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2013-01-S-004 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 03, 2013) – During a security operation, Mubariz Jaan, a Taliban leader, was killed by an Afghan and coalition security force in Andar district, Ghazni province, Wednesday. Mubariz Jaan was responsible for gathering intelligence and directing attacks against local Afghan civilians and government officials. Prior to his death, Mubariz Jaan was coordinating attacks against Afghan Local Police in the province.	{"name":"1","text":"2013-01-S-004\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 03, 2013) – During a security operation, Mubariz Jaan, a Taliban leader, was killed by an Afghan and coalition security force in Andar district, Ghazni province, Wednesday. \nMubariz Jaan was responsible for gathering intelligence and directing attacks against local Afghan civilians and government officials. Prior to his death, Mubariz Jaan was coordinating attacks against Afghan Local Police in the province.","start_date":"2013-01-02","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["ghazni"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-04-S-021 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 9) A Provincial Response Company along with Afghan and coalition forces recovered a significant quantity of drugs and weapons during an operation in Baghran district, Helmand province last week. As the combined force entered the area armed insurgents opened fire with small arms and heavy weapons. The force returned fire, killing multiple insurgents. In a subsequent search the security forces located several narcotics caches containing 3,190 pounds poppy seed, 198 pounds of wet opium and a number of weapons. The ANSF destroyed the narcotics and illegal material in place and also detained numerous insurgents.	{"name":"ISAF Joint Command evening operational update","text":"2012-04-S-021\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 9)\nA Provincial Response Company along with Afghan and coalition forces recovered a significant quantity of drugs and weapons during an operation in Baghran district, Helmand province last week. As the combined force entered the area armed insurgents opened fire with small arms and heavy weapons. The force returned fire, killing multiple insurgents. In a subsequent search the security forces located several narcotics caches containing 3,190 pounds poppy seed, 198 pounds of wet opium and a number of weapons. The ANSF destroyed the narcotics and illegal material in place and also detained numerous insurgents.","start_date":"2012-04-09","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":4,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-07-S-039 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21, 2012) In Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader, today. The security force also seized several weapons, grenades and explosives during the operation.	{"name":"3","text":"2012-07-S-039\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (July 21, 2012)\nIn Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader, today. The security force also seized several weapons, grenades and explosives during the operation.","start_date":"2012-07-21","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2013-01-S-029 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30, 2013) An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Khanabad district, Kunduz province, today. The detained Taliban leader is accused of being directly involved in planning and executing IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as well as Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials. He is also believed to have provided financial and logistical support to Taliban and suicide bomber operations throughout Kunduz province. The security force detained two other suspected insurgents and seized several firearms as a result of the operation.	{"name":"2","text":"2013-01-S-029\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30, 2013)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Khanabad district, Kunduz province, today. The detained Taliban leader is accused of being directly involved in planning and executing IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as well as Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials. He is also believed to have provided financial and logistical support to Taliban and suicide bomber operations throughout Kunduz province. The security force detained two other suspected insurgents and seized several firearms as a result of the operation.","start_date":"2013-01-30","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kunduz"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
2011-10-S-063 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Sunday. The leader was responsible for conducting attacks against coalition forces. The security force also seized 70 pounds (31 kilograms) of homemade explosives, which are scheduled for destruction at a later date.	{"name":"1","text":"2011-10-S-063\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Sunday.\n\nThe leader was responsible for conducting attacks against coalition forces.\n\nThe security force also seized 70 pounds (31 kilograms) of homemade explosives, which are scheduled for destruction at a later date.","start_date":"2011-10-30","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-06-S-044 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban during a security operation in Darzab district, Jowzjan province, yesterday. The Afghan-led security force detained the individual based on information provided during interviews with residents at a compound. The force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader who is responsible for providing weapons and support to other Taliban leaders in the district.	{"name":"One detained in Jowzjan","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-06-S-044\nFor Immediate Release\n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011) \nA combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban during a security operation in Darzab district, Jowzjan province, yesterday.\n\nThe Afghan-led security force detained the individual based on information provided during interviews with residents at a compound. The force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader who is responsible for providing weapons and support to other Taliban leaders in the district.","start_date":"2011-06-12","event_type":["detention"],"province":["jowzjan"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Special Forces Capture Two More Key Taliban Targets Media Release – SOTG   URUZGAN, Afghanistan (March 30, 2011)  On 28 March 2011, the PRC-U and SOTG also killed two additional insurgents in Deh Rafshan when they were engaged by small arms fire. There were no civilians injured or killed in the contact.	{"name":"Two killed in Uruzgan","text":"Special Forces Capture Two More Key Taliban Targets\nMedia Release – SOTG   URUZGAN, Afghanistan (March 30, 2011)  On 28 March 2011, the PRC-U and SOTG also killed two additional insurgents in Deh Rafshan when they were engaged by small arms fire. There were no civilians injured or killed in the contact.","start_date":"2011-03-28","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["uruzgan"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 22) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator operated in the tri-border region of Nahr-e Saraj, Lashkar Gah and Maiwand districts where he distributed bomb-making materials. Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained.	{"name":"1","text":"KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 22) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today.\nThe facilitator operated in the tri-border region of Nahr-e Saraj, Lashkar Gah and Maiwand districts where he distributed bomb-making materials.\nSeveral additional suspected insurgents were also detained.","start_date":"2012-02-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Assessing Possible Civilian Casualties in Helmand Province ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-024 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 3, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force is currently assessing an incident in Lashkar Ghar district, Helmand province, in which two Afghan civilians were accidentally killed and one injured.  According to initial reports an ISAF unit received small-arms fire, while transiting between two forward operating bases. The unit returned fire at a van which they believed was part of the attack.  Following the engagement, ISAF forces found two dead civilians and one wounded civilian in the van. The wounded civilian was evacuated to an ISAF medical facility.   ISAF is looking into the incident.	{"name":"ISAF Assessing Possible Civilian Casualties in Helmand Province","text":"ISAF Assessing Possible Civilian Casualties in Helmand Province\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-024 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 3, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force is currently assessing an incident in Lashkar Ghar district, Helmand province, in which two Afghan civilians were accidentally killed and one injured.  According to initial reports an ISAF unit received small-arms fire, while transiting between two forward operating bases. The unit returned fire at a van which they believed was part of the attack.  Following the engagement, ISAF forces found two dead civilians and one wounded civilian in the van. The wounded civilian was evacuated to an ISAF medical facility.   ISAF is looking into the incident.","start_date":"2011-02-02","event_type":["civiliancasualty"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2011-11-S-039 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 23, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader constructs and places roadside bombs in Sabari district, and sells weapons to insurgents throughout the region. The security force confiscated multiple firearms and grenades during the operation.	{"name":"6","text":"2011-11-S-039\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 23, 2011)\nA combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader constructs and places roadside bombs in Sabari district, and sells weapons to insurgents throughout the region. The security force confiscated multiple firearms and grenades during the operation.","start_date":"2011-11-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Taliban Sub-commander Captured During Overnight Paktika Operation ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-287 For Immediate Release Download PDF KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Paktika province Saturday, including a Taliban sub-commander involved in improvised explosive device attacks in Mata Khan district. The commander is the sixth commander in the Mata Khan Taliban network captured in the last two months.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound south of the village of Rowston Kheyl in Sharan district to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the commander along with several of his associates.   The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.	{"name":"Taliban Sub-commander Captured During Overnight Paktika Operation","text":"Taliban Sub-commander Captured During Overnight Paktika Operation\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-287 For Immediate Release\nDownload PDF\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Paktika province Saturday, including a Taliban sub-commander involved in improvised explosive device attacks in Mata Khan district. The commander is the sixth commander in the Mata Khan Taliban network captured in the last two months.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound south of the village of Rowston Kheyl in Sharan district to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the commander along with several of his associates.   The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-09-25","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktika"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Today, a Taliban leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province. The leader distributed bomb making material and planned roadside bomb attacks against coalition forces. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.	{"name":"3","text":"Today, a Taliban leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province. The leader distributed bomb making material and planned roadside bomb attacks against coalition forces. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.","start_date":"2011-12-01","event_type":["detention"],"province":["nangarhar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
2011-10-S-018 ISAF Joint command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2011) In Kunduz district, Kunduz province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation. The leader is a roadside bomb expert and is responsible for providing explosives used in attacks against Afghan forces and local nationals. The security force also seized bomb making material for safe destruction at a later date.	{"name":"Taliban leader detained in Kunduz","text":"2011-10-S-018\nISAF Joint command - Afghanistan\n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2011)\nIn Kunduz district, Kunduz province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation. The leader is a roadside bomb expert and is responsible for providing explosives used in attacks against Afghan forces and local nationals. The security force also seized bomb making material for safe destruction at a later date.","start_date":"2011-10-09","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kunduz"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
2013-02-S-002 KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 4, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator is an IED specialist believed responsible for the procurement, construction and distribution of IEDs and other forms of weapons to Taliban leaders operating in the district. He is alleged to have overseen the acquisition and delivery of heavy weapons to insurgents for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms as a result of the operation.	{"name":"1","text":"2013-02-S-002\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 4, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today.\nThe facilitator is an IED specialist believed responsible for the procurement, construction and distribution of IEDs and other forms of weapons to Taliban leaders operating in the district. He is alleged to have overseen the acquisition and delivery of heavy weapons to insurgents for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.\nThe security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms as a result of the operation.","start_date":"2013-02-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Ghazni ISAF Joint Command – Afghanistan 2011-01-S-297 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Ghazni province yesterday.  The detained Taliban district leader was responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Gelan district. He was closely associated with senior Taliban leaders in the province. He led an attack on coalition forces using IEDs that caused damage to one coalition vehicle according to recent reporting.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader and suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene by the security force.	{"name":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Ghazni","text":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Ghazni\nISAF Joint Command – Afghanistan 2011-01-S-297 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Ghazni province yesterday.  The detained Taliban district leader was responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Gelan district. He was closely associated with senior Taliban leaders in the province. He led an attack on coalition forces using IEDs that caused damage to one coalition vehicle according to recent reporting.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader and suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene by the security force.","start_date":"2011-01-25","event_type":["detention"],"province":["ghazni"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 31, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-104 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 31, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader in Terayzai district, Khost province, yesterday.  The targeted leader operates in Sabari district and is responsible for commanding and controlling approximately 50 Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin fighters and facilitators who conduct attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces in the area.  Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a suspected insurgent compound in the district. The security force secured the area and called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully. After initial questioning, the suspected insurgents were detained. Also three AK-47s, one chest rack and multiple magazines were confiscated.  There were no shots fired and no civilians were harmed in the operation.	{"name":"Several suspected individuals detained in Khost","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 31, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-104 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 31, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader in Terayzai district, Khost province, yesterday.  The targeted leader operates in Sabari district and is responsible for commanding and controlling approximately 50 Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin fighters and facilitators who conduct attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces in the area.  Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a suspected insurgent compound in the district. The security force secured the area and called for all occupants to exit the building peacefully. After initial questioning, the suspected insurgents were detained. Also three AK-47s, one chest rack and multiple magazines were confiscated.  There were no shots fired and no civilians were harmed in the operation.","start_date":"2011-03-30","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["hig"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-06-S-027 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 15, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force killed multiple insurgents during an operation to capture a Taliban commander in Warduj district, Badakhshan province, today. The commander serves directly under the Taliban shadow governor for Badakhshan and coordinates attacks throughout the province. As the security force approached the Taliban commander’s suspected location they were attacked with small-arms fire. The force returned fire, killing multiple insurgents. Explosive materials were seized in the operation.	{"name":"2","text":"2012-06-S-027\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 15, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force killed multiple insurgents during an operation to capture a Taliban commander in Warduj district, Badakhshan province, today. The commander serves directly under the Taliban shadow governor for Badakhshan and coordinates attacks throughout the province. As the security force approached the Taliban commander’s suspected location they were attacked with small-arms fire. The force returned fire, killing multiple insurgents. Explosive materials were seized in the operation.","start_date":"2012-06-15","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["badakhshan"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update Feb. 26, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-198 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 26) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted an insurgent leader at a compound in Nad‘Ali district, Helmand province today.  Three men were killed during the operation when they engaged the joint force with AK-47 rifles.  The target of the operation has been accused of leading a number of fighters and has been active in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices used to target Afghan security forces and ISAF.  Three AK-47 rifles and associated ammunition were discovered during a search of the compound.	{"name":"Three killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update Feb. 26, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-198 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 26) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted an insurgent leader at a compound in Nad‘Ali district, Helmand province today.  Three men were killed during the operation when they engaged the joint force with AK-47 rifles.  The target of the operation has been accused of leading a number of fighters and has been active in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices used to target Afghan security forces and ISAF.  Three AK-47 rifles and associated ammunition were discovered during a search of the compound.","start_date":"2011-02-25","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 5, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-06-S-020 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache during a security operation targeting a suicide attack planner in Kabul, yesterday. The operation secured a suicide vest, three grenades, three detonators and 154 pounds (70 kgs) of homemade explosive. The explosives were safely destroyed on site. One man was detained by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.	{"name":"One detained in Kabul","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 5, 2011\n\n\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-06-S-020\nFor Immediate Release\n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) \nA combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache during a security operation targeting a suicide attack planner in Kabul, yesterday. The operation secured a suicide vest, three grenades, three detonators and 154 pounds (70 kgs) of homemade explosive. The explosives were safely destroyed on site. One man was detained by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.","start_date":"2011-06-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kabul"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 30, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-091 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 30, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani leader and two of his associates during a security operation yesterday.  The Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating the transfer of explosives.  A combined security force targeted a compound in the district to search for the leader, based on multiple intelligence reports. The force secured and cleared the area with the compliance of all local residents.  Continuing the search, the force interviewed local residents about the whereabouts of the Haqqani leader. Based on the information the local residents provided, the force was able to identify and detain the Haqqani leader. Two suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.  There were no shots fired and no civilians harmed during these operations.	{"name":"Haqqani leader and two associates detained in Khost","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 30, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-091 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 30, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani leader and two of his associates during a security operation yesterday.  The Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating the transfer of explosives.  A combined security force targeted a compound in the district to search for the leader, based on multiple intelligence reports. The force secured and cleared the area with the compliance of all local residents.  Continuing the search, the force interviewed local residents about the whereabouts of the Haqqani leader. Based on the information the local residents provided, the force was able to identify and detain the Haqqani leader. Two suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.  There were no shots fired and no civilians harmed during these operations.","start_date":"2011-04-29","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
UPDATE ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban IED Facilitator in Zabul ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-307 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 29) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator who endangers the Afghan populace by building, emplacing and detonating IEDs in Qalat district, during an overnight operation in Zabul province Tuesday.   Intelligence reports led the security force to a remote compound east of Musa Zay in Shah Joy district to search for the facilitator. As the assault force approached, the facilitator ran from the targeted compound. The force pursued and detained him peacefully.    The security force then cleared and secured the compound before questioning the residents at the scene. The joint force detained one of the facilitator’s associates for further questioning.    The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women for the duration of the search.	{"name":"UPDATE ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban IED Facilitator in Zabul","text":"UPDATE ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban IED Facilitator in Zabul\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-307 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 29) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator who endangers the Afghan populace by building, emplacing and detonating IEDs in Qalat district, during an overnight operation in Zabul province Tuesday.   Intelligence reports led the security force to a remote compound east of Musa Zay in Shah Joy district to search for the facilitator. As the assault force approached, the facilitator ran from the targeted compound. The force pursued and detained him peacefully.    The security force then cleared and secured the compound before questioning the residents at the scene. The joint force detained one of the facilitator’s associates for further questioning.    The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-10-26","event_type":["detention"],"province":["zabul"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 18, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-063 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 18, 2011) In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, coalition forces spotted several armed insurgents displaying hostile intent against an ISAF combat post in the area. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing one insurgent and forcing the others to flee.	{"name":"One killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 18, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-063 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 18, 2011) In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, coalition forces spotted several armed insurgents displaying hostile intent against an ISAF combat post in the area. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing one insurgent and forcing the others to flee.","start_date":"2011-03-17","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update Dec. 22 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-267 2699, 2935, 3022, 3078 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 22) – Several insurgents were killed by Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces in separate clearing operations in southern Afghanistan over the last 24 hours.   Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF also discovered several caches and killed one insurgent in southern Afghanistan today.	{"name":"One insurgent killed in southern Afghanistan","text":"ISAF Joint Command Operational Update Dec. 22\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-267 2699, 2935, 3022, 3078 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 22) – Several insurgents were killed by Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces in separate clearing operations in southern Afghanistan over the last 24 hours.   Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF also discovered several caches and killed one insurgent in southern Afghanistan today.","start_date":"2010-12-22","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["southern afghanistan"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Apr. 10: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Kandahar, Helmand, Parwan NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-029 For Immediate Release In Helmand last night, a joint security force searched a compound in a rural area south of Marjah, in the Nawah-ye Barakzai district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force detained several suspected militants for further questioning.	{"name":"Several Suspected militants detained in Helmand","text":"Apr. 10: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Kandahar, Helmand, Parwan\nNEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-029 For Immediate Release\n In Helmand last night, a joint security force searched a compound in a rural area south of Marjah, in the Nawah-ye Barakzai district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force detained several suspected militants for further questioning.","start_date":"2010-04-09","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-08-S-042 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, yesterday. Zalmi, the Taliban leader, directed a cell of fighters who conducted roadside bomb attacks against the local Afghan civilians and Afghan National Security Forces. The force, following several reports from local citizens, searched for the leader at a compound in the district. The security force located Zalmi at the compound. The force called for him to exit the building peacefully, however he ignored their request and ran towards them, demonstrating hostile intent. Assessing a threat, the force fired at the man, killing him. According to residents on scene, Zalmi forced his way into the home earlier in the day and forced the local owner to provide him room and board. Following the engagement, one of Zalmi’s associates was detained for further questioning.	{"name":"Taliban leader killed and one other detained in Baghlan","text":"ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-08-S-042\nFor Immediate Release\n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, yesterday.\nZalmi, the Taliban leader, directed a cell of fighters who conducted roadside bomb attacks against the local Afghan civilians and Afghan National Security Forces. \nThe force, following several reports from local citizens, searched for the leader at a compound in the district. The security force located Zalmi at the compound. The force called for him to exit the building peacefully, however he ignored their request and ran towards them, demonstrating hostile intent. Assessing a threat, the force fired at the man, killing him.\nAccording to residents on scene, Zalmi forced his way into the home earlier in the day and forced the local owner to provide him room and board.\nFollowing the engagement, one of Zalmi’s associates was detained for further questioning.","start_date":"2011-08-15","event_type":["detention"],"province":["baghlan"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":1,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 30, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-092 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 30, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a clearing operation in Shirin Tagab district, Faryab province, yesterday.  The security force targeted the Haji Mashal village to disrupt a known Taliban safe haven in order to prevent improvised explosive device attacks in the district. This area has historically been associated with the senior Taliban official for attacks in the district.  The force cleared several locations and questioned residents about insurgent activity in the area. Based on the information provided by local residents, the force detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency.  The force ensured the safety of the civilians while conducting the operation and no shots were fired.	{"name":"Several suspected insurgents detained in Faryab","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 30, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-092 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 30, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a clearing operation in Shirin Tagab district, Faryab province, yesterday.  The security force targeted the Haji Mashal village to disrupt a known Taliban safe haven in order to prevent improvised explosive device attacks in the district. This area has historically been associated with the senior Taliban official for attacks in the district.  The force cleared several locations and questioned residents about insurgent activity in the area. Based on the information provided by local residents, the force detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency.  The force ensured the safety of the civilians while conducting the operation and no shots were fired.","start_date":"2011-04-29","event_type":["detention"],"province":["faryab"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2011-11-S-001 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 1. 2011) In Dilah wa Khoshamand district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security patrol detained one suspected insurgent and discovered a weapons cache yesterday. The cache consisted of three AK-47 rifles, three ammunition pouches, 14 ammunition magazines, improvised explosive device wiring, various components used to construct IEDs, seven grenades, one machine gun, and a quantity of small arms ammunition. All of the weapons were confiscated by the combined force and will be destroyed at a later date.	{"name":"3","text":"2011-11-S-001\n\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 1. 2011)\nIn Dilah wa Khoshamand district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security patrol detained one suspected insurgent and discovered a weapons cache yesterday. The cache consisted of three AK-47 rifles, three ammunition pouches, 14 ammunition magazines, improvised explosive device wiring, various components used to construct IEDs, seven grenades, one machine gun, and a quantity of small arms ammunition. All of the weapons were confiscated by the combined force and will be destroyed at a later date.","start_date":"2011-10-31","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktika"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 18, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-052 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 18, 2011) Also in Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator while targeting another Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader during a security operation in Bak district, yesterday. The targeted leader conducts ambushes and roadside bomb attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces.  Based on multiple intelligence reports and tips from citizens, the security force targeted a compound that had suspected of insurgent activity. The security force secured and cleared the area and conducted interviews with local residents. After initial questioning, the security force identified and detained the facilitator. One other suspected insurgent was taken into custody for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation.	{"name":"HiG facilitator captured in Khost","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 18, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-052 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 18, 2011) Also in Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator while targeting another Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader during a security operation in Bak district, yesterday. The targeted leader conducts ambushes and roadside bomb attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces.  Based on multiple intelligence reports and tips from citizens, the security force targeted a compound that had suspected of insurgent activity. The security force secured and cleared the area and conducted interviews with local residents. After initial questioning, the security force identified and detained the facilitator. One other suspected insurgent was taken into custody for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation.","start_date":"2011-04-17","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["hig"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-11-S-034 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 26, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today. The arrested leader is a suspected improvised explosive device expert who constructed and supplied IEDs to insurgents throughout the region. He is also suspected of being responsible for selecting targets and of facilitating the transfer of IED-materials and weapons to Taliban insurgents in the area.	{"name":"1","text":"2012-11-S-034\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 26, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today.\nThe arrested leader is a suspected improvised explosive device expert who constructed and supplied IEDs to insurgents throughout the region. He is also suspected of being responsible for selecting targets and of facilitating the transfer of IED-materials and weapons to Taliban insurgents in the area. ","start_date":"2012-11-26","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
2012-10-S-028 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 23, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force killed Haqqani leader Niaz Mohammad during a security operation in Paktiya province Monday. Niaz Mohammad was responsible for planning and participating in ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area.	{"name":"10","text":"2012-10-S-028\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 23, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force killed Haqqani leader Niaz Mohammad during a security operation in Paktiya province Monday. Niaz Mohammad was responsible for planning and participating in ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area.","start_date":"2012-10-22","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-09-S-035 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 17, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed three armed Taliban insurgents during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday. The security force conducted the operation in search of a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating the movement of insurgents following attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. All three insurgents were armed with AK-47 assault rifles. In addition, two suspected insurgents were detained and roadside bomb making materials were confiscated during the operation.	{"name":"Three insurgents killed in Wardak","text":"ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-09-S-035\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 17, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed three armed Taliban insurgents during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday.\nThe security force conducted the operation in search of a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating the movement of insurgents following attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.\nAll three insurgents were armed with AK-47 assault rifles. In addition, two suspected insurgents were detained and roadside bomb making materials were confiscated during the operation.","start_date":"2011-09-16","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["wardak"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":2,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-10-S-010 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10 2012) An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested one Haqqani leader and killed another during two operations in Paktiya province Tuesday. • The detained Haqqani leader was actively involved in high-profile attacks on Afghan government officials. During the operation, the security force detained six additional suspected insurgents. • The killed Haqqani leader, Khalid, was responsible for suicide attack planning and the facilitation of weapons and IEDs	{"name":"extra","text":"2012-10-S-010\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10 2012)\nAn Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested one Haqqani leader and killed another during two operations in Paktiya province Tuesday.\n \n• The detained Haqqani leader was actively involved in high-profile attacks on Afghan government officials. During the operation, the security force detained six additional suspected insurgents.\n \n• The killed Haqqani leader, Khalid, was responsible for suicide attack planning and the facilitation of weapons and IEDs\n ","start_date":"2012-10-09","event_type":["insurgentskilled;detention"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":1}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 2, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-016 For Immediate Release  Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 2, 2011) In Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, an ISAF patrol received small arms fire from an unknown number of insurgents. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces returned small arms fire, killing seven insurgents.	{"name":"Seven insurgents killed in Kunar","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 2, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-016 For Immediate Release  Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 2, 2011) In Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, an ISAF patrol received small arms fire from an unknown number of insurgents. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces returned small arms fire, killing seven insurgents.","start_date":"2011-02-01","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["kunar"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":7,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}