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2011-10-S-044 ISAF Joint command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 22, 2011) — An Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed several insurgents and detained one other insurgent during an operation to disrupt an insurgent network in Kajaki district, Helmand province, Friday. The operation seized 441 pounds (200 kilograms) of opium, a quantity of narcotics processing equipment and 66 pounds (30 kgs) of improvised explosive device charges. The narcotics and weapons were safely destroyed on site. The insurgent was detained and taken in for processing and further questioning.	{"name":"ISAF Joint Command evening operational update","text":"2011-10-S-044\nISAF Joint command - Afghanistan\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 22, 2011) — An Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed several insurgents and detained one other insurgent during an operation to disrupt an insurgent network in Kajaki district, Helmand province, Friday.\n\nThe operation seized 441 pounds (200 kilograms) of opium, a quantity of narcotics processing equipment and 66 pounds (30 kgs) of improvised explosive device charges. The narcotics and weapons were safely destroyed on site.\n\nThe insurgent was detained and taken in for processing and further questioning.","start_date":"2011-10-21","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":1,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-08-S-049 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 28, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani weapons supplier during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam, Logar province, today. The weapons supplier acquired weapons and improvised explosive devices for Haqqani fighters throughout the province. In the days leading to his arrest, the weapons supplier provided funds, weapons and equipment to Haqqani fighters for an upcoming attack. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.	{"name":"4","text":"2012-08-S-049\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 28, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani weapons supplier during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam, Logar province, today. The weapons supplier acquired weapons and improvised explosive devices for Haqqani fighters throughout the province. In the days leading to his arrest, the weapons supplier provided funds, weapons and equipment to Haqqani fighters for an upcoming attack. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.","start_date":"2012-08-28","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2011-10-S-026 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 14) In Tarnek wa Jaldak district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader is responsible for coordinating ambush operations, weapons trafficking and mine emplacement throughout the Zabul province.	{"name":"One detained in Zabul","text":"2011-10-S-026\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 14) \nIn Tarnek wa Jaldak district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader is responsible for coordinating ambush operations, weapons trafficking and mine emplacement throughout the Zabul province.","start_date":"2011-10-13","event_type":["detention"],"province":["zabul"],"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}
May 24: Afghan-ISAF Forces Discover Weapons Caches in Logar, Helmand ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-05-CA-090  For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24) - An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban commander and several insurgents in Kandahar last night. The combined force went to a compound in the village of Kukaran, in the Kandahar district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity and captured the insurgents. The captured commander is responsible for leading Taliban fighters in southern Arghandab, coordinating attacks on coalition forces and distributing rockets, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), small arms and ammunition to fighters throughout the area.	{"name":"Taliban Commander and several others captured in Kandahar","text":"May 24: Afghan-ISAF Forces Discover Weapons Caches in Logar, Helmand\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-05-CA-090  For Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (May 24) - An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban commander and several insurgents in Kandahar last night.\n The combined force went to a compound in the village of Kukaran, in the Kandahar district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity and captured the insurgents.\n The captured commander is responsible for leading Taliban fighters in southern Arghandab, coordinating attacks on coalition forces and distributing rockets, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), small arms and ammunition to fighters throughout the area.","start_date":"2010-05-23","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"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":1}
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader in Sholgarah district, Balkh province, during an overnight security operation yesterday. The leader was responsible for several attacks targeting Afghan security forces. The Afghan-led force discovered the leader after being led to a compound based on several reports of Taliban activity in the area. Afghan members of the force entered the compound and interviewed residents, and subsequently identified and detained the leader.	{"name":"Taliban leader detained in Balkh","text":"A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader in Sholgarah district, Balkh province, during an overnight security operation yesterday. The leader was responsible for several attacks targeting Afghan security forces.\n\nThe Afghan-led force discovered the leader after being led to a compound based on several reports of Taliban activity in the area. Afghan members of the force entered the compound and interviewed residents, and subsequently identified and detained the leader.","start_date":"2011-06-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["balkh"],"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}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-035 For Immediate Release In Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator, yesterday. The facilitator is directly involved in attack planning and movement of fighters in Takhar province.	{"name":"Two suspected insurgents detained in Baghlan","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-035 \nFor Immediate Release\n\nIn Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator, yesterday. The facilitator is directly involved in attack planning and movement of fighters in Takhar province.","start_date":"2011-07-11","event_type":["detention"],"province":["baghlan"],"target_group":["imu"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-10-S-033 KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Helmand province today. The arrested leader is believed to be involved in providing tactical guidance to Taliban senior leaders while facilitating the movement of improvised explosive device components to insurgent IED cell members. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.	{"name":"1","text":"2012-10-S-033\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Helmand province today.\n\nThe arrested leader is believed to be involved in providing tactical guidance to Taliban senior leaders while facilitating the movement of improvised explosive device components to insurgent IED cell members.\n\nThe security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.","start_date":"2012-10-30","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":5,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}
2012-09-S-037 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24) Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces today confirmed the arrest of a tactical-level Taliban leader and weapons facilitator during an operation Sept. 14 in Nad Ali district, Helmand province. The leader, Zakir, is alleged to be actively involved in conducting attacks against ANSF patrols and check points in Sangin district, Helmand province. He is also believed to have links to senior Taliban leaders.	{"name":"5","text":"2012-09-S-037\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24)\nAfghan National Security Forces and coalition forces today confirmed the arrest of a tactical-level Taliban leader and weapons facilitator during an operation Sept. 14 in Nad Ali district, Helmand province. The leader, Zakir, is alleged to be actively involved in conducting attacks against ANSF patrols and check points in Sangin district, Helmand province. He is also believed to have links to senior Taliban leaders.","start_date":"2012-09-14","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"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}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-003 For Immediate Release A combined security force also detained several suspected insurgents during a security search in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province. The force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader responsible for directing and facilitating roadside bomb attacks and suicide bombers.	{"name":"Several Detained in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-003\nFor Immediate Release \n\nA combined security force also detained several suspected insurgents during a security search in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province. The force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader responsible for directing and facilitating roadside bomb attacks and suicide bombers.","start_date":"2011-07-02","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}
2012-10-S-001 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while in search of a Taliban attack planner in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The attack planner is believed to be responsible for planning and executing ambush-attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He exercises command and control and direction to insurgents for his senior Taliban leadership within Nad ‘Ali district.	{"name":"1","text":"2012-10-S-001\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while in search of a Taliban attack planner in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The attack planner is believed to be responsible for planning and executing ambush-attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He exercises command and control and direction to insurgents for his senior Taliban leadership within Nad ‘Ali district.","start_date":"2012-10-01","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":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 14, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-045 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 14, 2011) – International Security Assistance Force killed several insurgents during an operation in Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, today.  Coalition forces observed several insurgents moving tactically and carrying heavy automatic weapons. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing several insurgents. There were no damages or civilian casualties reported as result of this operation.	{"name":"Several insurgents killed in Kunar","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 14, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-045 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 14, 2011) – International Security Assistance Force killed several insurgents during an operation in Darah-ye Pech district, Kunar province, today.  Coalition forces observed several insurgents moving tactically and carrying heavy automatic weapons. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing several insurgents. There were no damages or civilian casualties reported as result of this operation.","start_date":"2011-03-13","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["kunar"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-191 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011) — Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces today, confirmed the capture of an insurgent leader responsible for improvised explosive devices attacks in Uruzgan province.  The detained insurgent is suspected of being the head of a Baluchi IED cell responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in Baluchi Valley, Uruzgan province.	{"name":"Insurgent leader captured in Uruzgan","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-191 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011) — Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces today, confirmed the capture of an insurgent leader responsible for improvised explosive devices attacks in Uruzgan province.  The detained insurgent is suspected of being the head of a Baluchi IED cell responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in Baluchi Valley, Uruzgan province.","start_date":"2011-02-24","event_type":["detention"],"province":["uruzgan"],"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":1}
Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Khost  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-136  For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province yesterday, including a Haqqani Network commander responsible for planning and facilitating attacks against coalition forces in the province. He is also the head mullah of a madrassa in the village of Laken which he uses to plan attacks and recruit Haqqani operatives and suicide bombers.   A security force went to a series of compounds near the village of Kamar Kala in Khost district and searched the area. After the security force cleared and secured the buildings, they detained the commander who identified himself as the targeted individual in the operation.   Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.   One AK-47 rifle was found at the scene.	{"name":"Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Khost","text":"Afghan and Coalition Security Force Captures Haqqani Commander in Khost\n ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-136  For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province yesterday, including a Haqqani Network commander responsible for planning and facilitating attacks against coalition forces in the province. He is also the head mullah of a madrassa in the village of Laken which he uses to plan attacks and recruit Haqqani operatives and suicide bombers.   A security force went to a series of compounds near the village of Kamar Kala in Khost district and searched the area. After the security force cleared and secured the buildings, they detained the commander who identified himself as the targeted individual in the operation.   Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.   One AK-47 rifle was found at the scene.","start_date":"2010-07-20","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":1}
Afghan, Coalition Forces Clear Taliban from Faryab Province ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-280 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 25, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces completed a deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement in northern Afghanistan, killing several armed combatants near Jar-i-Syah village, Gormach district, Faryab province, yesterday.  Intelligence reports led the joint security force to the targeted compound where Taliban leaders conduct operational planning and facilitate their attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  As the joint security force approached the compound, armed combatants shot at them with machine gun, rocket propelled grenades and small-arms fire. The security force returned fire and the armed combatants fled the immediate location.  The security force attempted to interdict the evading armed insurgents. As the security force approached the armed combatants, they once again fired at the security force. The security force returned fire, resulting in several armed insurgents being killed.  After the compound was secure, security forces discovered an Afghan man, a woman and two children were wounded during the engagement. The coalition medical technician provided on-scene medical attention to the four Afghan civilians. The Afghan male was medically evacuated to a coalition medical facility. One of the children died of their wounds at the scene and the woman and second child were treated and released at the scene.   “Afghan and coalition forces conduct clearing operations where Taliban insurgents are taking refuge and inflict their will against Afghan civilians. These missions are conducted to support the security and safety of the Afghan people as Afghan and coalition forces use extreme measures to safeguard and protect the populace during security operations,” said U.S. Army Col Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “Our thoughts and concerns are with the victims and their families and we hope for a speedy recovery of those injured.”  Security forces recovered a machine gun, multiple AK-47s, a chest rack and ammunition from where the armed combatants were killed. A key leader engagement was conducted with local officials to explain the purpose of the mission.	{"name":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Clear Taliban from Faryab Province","text":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Clear Taliban from Faryab Province\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-280 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 25, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces completed a deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement in northern Afghanistan, killing several armed combatants near Jar-i-Syah village, Gormach district, Faryab province, yesterday.  Intelligence reports led the joint security force to the targeted compound where Taliban leaders conduct operational planning and facilitate their attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  As the joint security force approached the compound, armed combatants shot at them with machine gun, rocket propelled grenades and small-arms fire. The security force returned fire and the armed combatants fled the immediate location.  The security force attempted to interdict the evading armed insurgents. As the security force approached the armed combatants, they once again fired at the security force. The security force returned fire, resulting in several armed insurgents being killed.  After the compound was secure, security forces discovered an Afghan man, a woman and two children were wounded during the engagement. The coalition medical technician provided on-scene medical attention to the four Afghan civilians. The Afghan male was medically evacuated to a coalition medical facility. One of the children died of their wounds at the scene and the woman and second child were treated and released at the scene.   “Afghan and coalition forces conduct clearing operations where Taliban insurgents are taking refuge and inflict their will against Afghan civilians. These missions are conducted to support the security and safety of the Afghan people as Afghan and coalition forces use extreme measures to safeguard and protect the populace during security operations,” said U.S. Army Col Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “Our thoughts and concerns are with the victims and their families and we hope for a speedy recovery of those injured.”  Security forces recovered a machine gun, multiple AK-47s, a chest rack and ammunition from where the armed combatants were killed. A key leader engagement was conducted with local officials to explain the purpose of the mission.","start_date":"2011-01-24","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["faryab"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Kandahar ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-098 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 9) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with four suspected insurgents during a security operation in Panjwa’i district of Kandahar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader is responsible for supplying insurgents in his group with weapons, emplacement of improvised explosive devices and attacks against checkpoints and civilian targets in the district. He maintains direct contact with other Taliban leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he planned to attack a school and checkpoint in Singzai village of Spin Boldak district.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Panjwa’i district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security team detained the targeted Taliban leader based on initial questioning at the scene along with four suspected insurgents.  The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.  No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.	{"name":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Kandahar","text":"Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Kandahar\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-098 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 9) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with four suspected insurgents during a security operation in Panjwa’i district of Kandahar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader is responsible for supplying insurgents in his group with weapons, emplacement of improvised explosive devices and attacks against checkpoints and civilian targets in the district. He maintains direct contact with other Taliban leaders in the area. Recent reporting indicates he planned to attack a school and checkpoint in Singzai village of Spin Boldak district.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Panjwa’i district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security team detained the targeted Taliban leader based on initial questioning at the scene along with four suspected insurgents.  The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.  No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.","start_date":"2011-01-08","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":5,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-022 For Immediate Release In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, an Afghan-led security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation, yesterday. The target was a Taliban leader who coordinates movement of explosive materials for insurgents throughout the district.	{"name":"Several Detained in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-022\nFor Immediate Release \n\nIn Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, an Afghan-led security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation, yesterday. The target was a Taliban leader who coordinates movement of explosive materials for insurgents throughout the district.","start_date":"2011-07-08","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}
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-08-S-034 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 13, 2011) In Almar district, Faryab province, the security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban.	{"name":"One detained in Faryab","text":"ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-08-S-034\nFor Immediate Release\n\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 13, 2011)\nIn Almar district, Faryab province, the security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban.","start_date":"2011-08-13","event_type":["detention"],"province":["faryab"],"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- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-015 For Immediate Release Finally, in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security search for a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader directs an insurgent cell to carry out bombing attacks in the district and is responsible for attacks against Afghan government officials.	{"name":"2 detained in Wardak","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-015\nFor Immediate Release \n\nFinally, in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security search for a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader directs an insurgent cell to carry out bombing attacks in the district and is responsible for attacks against Afghan government officials.","start_date":"2011-07-05","event_type":["detention"],"province":["wardak"],"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":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 5, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-013 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The facilitator is a facilitator who provides logistics for the Taliban. He works with his brother to transfer suicide vests, improvised explosive device supplies and ammunition.  Intelligence reports led the security forces to two compounds suspected of insurgent activity. At the first location, the force called all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. Security forces were careful to ensure the safety of all women and children before their search. After initial questioning, several suspected insurgents were detained. At a separate location, the security force secured and cleared the compound and after ensuring the safety of all women and children, the security force detained several additional suspected insurgents for further questioning.	{"name":"Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Baghlan","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 5, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-013 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The facilitator is a facilitator who provides logistics for the Taliban. He works with his brother to transfer suicide vests, improvised explosive device supplies and ammunition.  Intelligence reports led the security forces to two compounds suspected of insurgent activity. At the first location, the force called all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. Security forces were careful to ensure the safety of all women and children before their search. After initial questioning, several suspected insurgents were detained. At a separate location, the security force secured and cleared the compound and after ensuring the safety of all women and children, the security force detained several additional suspected insurgents for further questioning.","start_date":"2011-04-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["baghlan"],"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}
2012-05-S-058 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 31) In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The leader directs attacks against Afghan and coalition bases throughout Marjeh and coordinates his operations directly with the senior Taliban insurgent in the district. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained as a result of this operation.	{"name":"2","text":"2012-05-S-058\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (May 31)\nIn Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The leader directs attacks against Afghan and coalition bases throughout Marjeh and coordinates his operations directly with the senior Taliban insurgent in the district. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained as a result of this operation.","start_date":"2012-05-31","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}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-081 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 29, 2011) – An Afghan-led security force freed a family that was taken hostage and killed several insurgents during a security operation in Dilah wa Khoshamand district, Paktika province, yesterday. The original target of the operation was a Haqqani network leader, who also supports the Taliban. He is the Haqqani appointed governing official for insurgent operations in the district, and is responsible for leading ambush and attack cells in the area. While searching for the leader, the security force was fired upon by several armed insurgents, and one of the armed insurgents took a family of local residents hostage while the others continued to fire on the force. The force killed several insurgents without causing harm to the family. The force confiscated one machine gun, several AK-47 assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades and blasting caps.	{"name":"Several insurgents killed in Paktika","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-081\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (July 29, 2011) – An Afghan-led security force freed a family that was taken hostage and killed several insurgents during a security operation in Dilah wa Khoshamand district, Paktika province, yesterday.\n\nThe original target of the operation was a Haqqani network leader, who also supports the Taliban. He is the Haqqani appointed governing official for insurgent operations in the district, and is responsible for leading ambush and attack cells in the area. \n\nWhile searching for the leader, the security force was fired upon by several armed insurgents, and one of the armed insurgents took a family of local residents hostage while the others continued to fire on the force. The force killed several insurgents without causing harm to the family.\n\nThe force confiscated one machine gun, several AK-47 assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades and blasting caps. ","start_date":"2011-07-28","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["paktika"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Coalition Forces Eliminate More Than 30 Insurgents in Laghman ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-275 4555 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24) -- A combined force of more than 250 Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and coalition soldiers conducted an air assault into eastern Afghanistan today, to clear insurgent activity in the area.   While conducting their security and clearing patrols in the Alisheng district of Laghman province, the combined force received small arms fire and engaged several insurgents in the area.   More than 30 enemy fighters have been killed in the engagement.   Initial reports indicate that there are no injuries or damages to any civilians in the area.   The operation is currently ongoing.	{"name":"Coalition Forces Eliminate More Than 30 Insurgents in Laghman","text":"Coalition Forces Eliminate More Than 30 Insurgents in Laghman\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-275 4555 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24) -- A combined force of more than 250 Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and coalition soldiers conducted an air assault into eastern Afghanistan today, to clear insurgent activity in the area.   While conducting their security and clearing patrols in the Alisheng district of Laghman province, the combined force received small arms fire and engaged several insurgents in the area.   More than 30 enemy fighters have been killed in the engagement.   Initial reports indicate that there are no injuries or damages to any civilians in the area.   The operation is currently ongoing.","start_date":"2010-09-24","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["laghman"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":31,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Baghlan ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-163  For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Baghlan province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban district commander for Baghlan-e Jadid district and a Taliban military commander in charge of numerous insurgent fighters.   The security force targeted a series of compounds south of Arabha in Baghlan-e Jadid district in pursuit of the commanders. At the first compound the security force was immediately engaged with rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms fire from a tree line outside the compound. An air weapons team engaged the area to suppress the fire. Afghan forces then proceeded to use a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and cleared the compound.   Two suspected insurgents were detained after the residents were questioned at the scene.	{"name":"Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Baghlan","text":"Afghan and Coalition Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents in Baghlan\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-163  For Immediate Release\n\n KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Baghlan province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban district commander for Baghlan-e Jadid district and a Taliban military commander in charge of numerous insurgent fighters.   The security force targeted a series of compounds south of Arabha in Baghlan-e Jadid district in pursuit of the commanders. At the first compound the security force was immediately engaged with rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms fire from a tree line outside the compound. An air weapons team engaged the area to suppress the fire. Afghan forces then proceeded to use a loudspeaker to call for the occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and cleared the compound.   Two suspected insurgents were detained after the residents were questioned at the scene.","start_date":"2010-07-23","event_type":["detention"],"province":["baghlan"],"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":0}
Taliban Commander Killed with Precision Air Strike  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-209  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18) - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Kandahar province Tuesday killing a Taliban commander who planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians, as well as Afghan and coalition forces.   The commander, Aqua, also facilitated the transportation of weapons and military material for his fighters. After positively identifying the commander and careful planning to avoid civilian casualties, coalition forces conducted the precision air strike against Aqua in a rural field distantly located from civilian villages in Arghandab district. A follow-on ground force went to the site and verified the commander was killed in the strike.   "Aqua planned, facilitated and conducted egregious acts against the Afghan people," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "We've made it a top priority to bring to justice those purposefully harming the peaceful people of Afghanistan."   No civilians were wounded or killed in this precision strike.	{"name":"Taliban Commander Killed with Precision Air Strike","text":"Taliban Commander Killed with Precision Air Strike\n ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-209  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18) - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Kandahar province Tuesday killing a Taliban commander who planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians, as well as Afghan and coalition forces.   The commander, Aqua, also facilitated the transportation of weapons and military material for his fighters. After positively identifying the commander and careful planning to avoid civilian casualties, coalition forces conducted the precision air strike against Aqua in a rural field distantly located from civilian villages in Arghandab district. A follow-on ground force went to the site and verified the commander was killed in the strike.   \"Aqua planned, facilitated and conducted egregious acts against the Afghan people,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"We've made it a top priority to bring to justice those purposefully harming the peaceful people of Afghanistan.\"   No civilians were wounded or killed in this precision strike.","start_date":"2010-08-17","event_type":["airstrike"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":true,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-085 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 31, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition force conducted a security operation which resulted in the detention of several suspected insurgents and the death of a local national in Dowlat district, Laghman province, yesterday. The target of this operation was a Taliban facilitator who coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces. While conducting the search, the security force attempted to clear a compound associated with the individual. The force called for all building occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. All women and children exited the building. Two males were non-compliant and remained inside the building. Local national females assisted the security force in calling for the men to exit the building, but the individuals refused to leave. Following numerous attempts to have the men exit the building, the security force entered the building to apprehend them peacefully. As the force moved, one of the men charged the security members, displaying hostile intent. The force, assessing a threat, fired at the man and killed him. The force subsequently discovered the man was unarmed. Three individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban were detained during this operation. The force also confiscated multiple RPG rounds, several RPG boosters, multiple piles of AK-47 and machine gun rounds, military clothing and a chest rack. Thirty pounds of wet opium was also discovered and safely destroyed.	{"name":"Several suspected insurgents detained and one local national killed in Laghman","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-085\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (July 31, 2011)\nA combined Afghan and coalition force conducted a security operation which resulted in the detention of several suspected insurgents and the death of a local national in Dowlat district, Laghman province, yesterday. The target of this operation was a Taliban facilitator who coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces.\n\nWhile conducting the search, the security force attempted to clear a compound associated with the individual. The force called for all building occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. All women and children exited the building. Two males were non-compliant and remained inside the building. Local national females assisted the security force in calling for the men to exit the building, but the individuals refused to leave.\n\nFollowing numerous attempts to have the men exit the building, the security force entered the building to apprehend them peacefully. As the force moved, one of the men charged the security members, displaying hostile intent. The force, assessing a threat, fired at the man and killed him. The force subsequently discovered the man was unarmed.\n\nThree individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban were detained during this operation. The force also confiscated multiple RPG rounds, several RPG boosters, multiple piles of AK-47 and machine gun rounds, military clothing and a chest rack. Thirty pounds of wet opium was also discovered and safely destroyed.","start_date":"2011-07-31","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["laghman"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":3,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 25, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-076 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 25, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader was a suicide-vest facilitator, who planned and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound based on numerous intelligence reports of Taliban activity in the area. The force isolated and secured the area before commencing their search. After calling for all occupants to exit the buildings, the force continued their search and questioned residents. The leader and several suspected insurgents were indentified and detained as a result of the interviews. There were no shots fired during the operation.	{"name":"Taliban leader and several associates captured in Nangarhar","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 25, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-076 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 25, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader was a suicide-vest facilitator, who planned and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound based on numerous intelligence reports of Taliban activity in the area. The force isolated and secured the area before commencing their search. After calling for all occupants to exit the buildings, the force continued their search and questioned residents. The leader and several suspected insurgents were indentified and detained as a result of the interviews. There were no shots fired during the operation.","start_date":"2011-04-24","event_type":["detention"],"province":["nangarhar"],"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":1}
2013-01-S-025 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 25, 2013) An Afghan and coalition force detained three suspected insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The facilitator coordinates improvised explosive device and suicide attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force seized IED components, weapons and ammunition.	{"name":"7","text":"2013-01-S-025\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 25, 2013)\nAn Afghan and coalition force detained three suspected insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The facilitator coordinates improvised explosive device and suicide attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force seized IED components, weapons and ammunition.","start_date":"2013-01-25","event_type":["detention"],"province":["nangarhar"],"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}
ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June, 3 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-06-S-010 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent commander and a shadow governor in Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Wednesday. The insurgent leader, Shah Mahmood, was a senior insurgent commander who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces and facilitated the movement of IED components and weapons used in attacks against Afghan security forces. The shadow district governor chief in Chorah, Mullah Gul Akhund, facilitated the movement of IEDs, weapons and ammunition into Uruzgan province. He also facilitated and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Both men were killed when they attempted to engage the combined security force. Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning. Three AK-47 rifles, several grenades, a shotgun and a quantity of Pakistani Rupees were found during the operation.	{"name":"Several detained in Uruzgan","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June, 3 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-06-S-010\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force operation targeted an insurgent commander and a shadow governor in Chorah district, Uruzgan province, Wednesday.\n\nThe insurgent leader, Shah Mahmood, was a senior insurgent commander who coordinated improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan security forces and facilitated the movement of IED components and weapons used in attacks against Afghan security forces.\n\nThe shadow district governor chief in Chorah, Mullah Gul Akhund, facilitated the movement of IEDs, weapons and ammunition into Uruzgan province. He also facilitated and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.\n\nBoth men were killed when they attempted to engage the combined security force.\n\nSeveral suspected insurgents were detained during the operation and were taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.\n\nThree AK-47 rifles, several grenades, a shotgun and a quantity of Pakistani Rupees were found during the operation.","start_date":"2011-06-01","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["uruzgan"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":3,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":2,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, Jan. 15, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-169 1979, 1928, 1965, 1920, 1885, 1870, 1838, 1889, 1977, 1978 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 15)    During an ISAF patrol, coalition forces observed several insurgents emplacing an IED in a historical placement location in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province. Coalition forces established positive identification and engaged the enemy position with small arms fire, killing one insurgent and dispersing the others.	{"name":"One insurgent killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, Jan. 15, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-169 1979, 1928, 1965, 1920, 1885, 1870, 1838, 1889, 1977, 1978 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 15)    During an ISAF patrol, coalition forces observed several insurgents emplacing an IED in a historical placement location in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province. Coalition forces established positive identification and engaged the enemy position with small arms fire, killing one insurgent and dispersing the others.","start_date":"2011-01-15","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- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-006 For Immediate Release In Marjah district, Helmand province, a combined security force detained several individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban and discovered 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of opium yesterday. The force was looking for a Taliban leader who directs an attack cell in the area. His cell is responsible for multiple roadside bomb attacks and is actively involved in the solicitation of narcotics, heavy machine guns and rockets. The opium was safely destroyed by the security force.	{"name":"Several Detained in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-006\nFor Immediate Release \n\nIn Marjah district, Helmand province, a combined security force detained several individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban and discovered 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of opium yesterday. The force was looking for a Taliban leader who directs an attack cell in the area. His cell is responsible for multiple roadside bomb attacks and is actively involved in the solicitation of narcotics, heavy machine guns and rockets. The opium was safely destroyed by the security force.","start_date":"2011-07-03","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}
2011-11-S-011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2011) In Lajah - Ahmad Khel district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader. The leader coordinates direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area. Also, the leader provides weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and IED material to insurgents in the region.	{"name":"7","text":"2011-11-S-011\n\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2011)\nIn Lajah - Ahmad Khel district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader. The leader coordinates direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the area. Also, the leader provides weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and IED material to insurgents in the region.","start_date":"2011-11-07","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktya"],"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}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 28, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-104 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 28, 2011) In Orgun district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator and several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday.  The facilitator provides facilities and bed-down locations for insurgent fighters while they coordinate future attacks in the district.   The combined security force tracked the facilitator to his compound in the district. The force isolated the compound, and an Afghan soldier called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. Once all civilians were secure, the force searched the compound and interviewed residents. Based on the information provided, the force was able to identify and detain the insurgent facilitator. Additionally, several suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.	{"name":"Several detained in Paktika","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 28, 2011\n\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-104 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 28, 2011) In Orgun district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator and several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday.  The facilitator provides facilities and bed-down locations for insurgent fighters while they coordinate future attacks in the district.   The combined security force tracked the facilitator to his compound in the district. The force isolated the compound, and an Afghan soldier called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. Once all civilians were secure, the force searched the compound and interviewed residents. Based on the information provided, the force was able to identify and detain the insurgent facilitator. Additionally, several suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.","start_date":"2011-05-27","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktika"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
July 10: ISAF Operations in Ghazni, Paktiya, Badghis Provices  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-07-CA-054  For Immediate Release    A separate Afghan-international security force killed an armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents in Paktiya province last night. The security force went to a series of compounds in Ahmadabad district, and Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the buildings. After no response was observed, the security force illuminated the residence from an overhead aircraft to alert them of coalition force presence. An armed individual attempted to engage the combined force, and the security force shot and killed him in self-defense. The team recovered a number of weapons in the compound.	{"name":"1 killed and several detained in Paktya","text":"July 10: ISAF Operations in Ghazni, Paktiya, Badghis Provices\n ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-07-CA-054  For Immediate Release    A separate Afghan-international security force killed an armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents in Paktiya province last night. The security force went to a series of compounds in Ahmadabad district, and Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the buildings. After no response was observed, the security force illuminated the residence from an overhead aircraft to alert them of coalition force presence. An armed individual attempted to engage the combined force, and the security force shot and killed him in self-defense. The team recovered a number of weapons in the compound.","start_date":"2010-07-09","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":3,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-07-S-077 For Immediate Release In Ghorak district, Kandahar province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation, yesterday. The purpose of the operation was to capture a Taliban facilitator responsible for providing a safe haven for Taliban leadership throughout Ghorak and Sangin districts.	{"name":"Two suspected insurgents detained in Kandahar","text":"ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-077\nFor Immediate Release \n\nIn Ghorak district, Kandahar province, an Afghan-led security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation, yesterday. The purpose of the operation was to capture a Taliban facilitator responsible for providing a safe haven for Taliban leadership throughout Ghorak and Sangin districts.","start_date":"2011-07-26","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"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":0}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-005 For Immediate Release In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, a combined security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban, yesterday. The force was searching for a Taliban leader responsible for several attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces.	{"name":"1 detained in Logar","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-07-S-005\nFor Immediate Release \n\nIn Baraki Barak district, Logar province, a combined security force detained one individual with suspected ties to the Taliban, yesterday. The force was searching for a Taliban leader responsible for several attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces.","start_date":"2011-07-02","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":0}
2012-09-S-002 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 2, 2012) An Afghan and coalition force killed multiple armed insurgents during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. During the operation, the security force observed several combatants armed with heavy machines guns and rocket propelled grenades. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged with an airstrike, killing several. Post-strike assessments determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.	{"name":"3","text":"2012-09-S-002\nFor Immediate Release\n \n \nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 2, 2012) \nAn Afghan and coalition force killed multiple armed insurgents during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. During the operation, the security force observed several combatants armed with heavy machines guns and rocket propelled grenades. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged with an airstrike, killing several. Post-strike assessments determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.","start_date":"2012-09-02","event_type":["airstrike"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":true,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-073 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2011) In Marjah district, Helmand province, a combined security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating operations against Afghan and coalition forces.	{"name":"One detained in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-06-S-073\nFor Immediate Release \n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2011) \nIn Marjah district, Helmand province, a combined security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader responsible for coordinating operations against Afghan and coalition forces.","start_date":"2011-06-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"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}
Insurgents Detained, Cache Found in Logar ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-132 For Immediate Release Download PDF KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 10, 2010) – An Afghan National Security and International security Assistance force patrol detained two targeted insurgents and found a weapons cache during an operation in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, Tuesday. Multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the joint security force to the location of two insurgents and a weapons cache that was to be moved to Kabul. The two insurgents planned and conducted attacks against ANSF and ISAF. After surrounding the target location, the patrol used loudspeakers to call-out the occupants to allow them to exit peacefully. Numerous men, women and children exited and were moved to a safe distance from the compound and were protected.  The joint security force then searched the compound and found seven 82mm high-explosive mortar rounds and 100 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition. After initial questioning by Afghan Security Forces, the targeted insurgents were detained. The cache was secured and taken away and the detainees were taken by Afghan Security Forces for processing and further questioning.	{"name":"Insurgents Detained, Cache Found in Logar","text":"Insurgents Detained, Cache Found in Logar\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-132 For Immediate Release\nDownload PDF\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 10, 2010) – An Afghan National Security and International security Assistance force patrol detained two targeted insurgents and found a weapons cache during an operation in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, Tuesday.\nMultiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the joint security force to the location of two insurgents and a weapons cache that was to be moved to Kabul. The two insurgents planned and conducted attacks against ANSF and ISAF.\nAfter surrounding the target location, the patrol used loudspeakers to call-out the occupants to allow them to exit peacefully. Numerous men, women and children exited and were moved to a safe distance from the compound and were protected.\n The joint security force then searched the compound and found seven 82mm high-explosive mortar rounds and 100 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition.\nAfter initial questioning by Afghan Security Forces, the targeted insurgents were detained.\nThe cache was secured and taken away and the detainees were taken by Afghan Security Forces for processing and further questioning.","start_date":"2010-11-08","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 31, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-115  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 31,2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained several others during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday.   The Afghan-led force was conducting a search targeting a Haqqani network leader. The targeted leader manages fighters and supplies, executes tactical guidance and plans attacks against the Afghan National Army.   Upon arriving at the target area, the security force noticed several individuals fleeing the area in an attempt to evade capture. The force pursued the individuals before one armed individual opened fire on them. The security force responded to the fire, killing the armed individual. Continuing the operation, the force caught and detained the two other individuals who attempted to flee. The force also confiscated 26 anti-personnel mines, a shotgun, multiple pistols and chest racks.   The security force ensured the safety of all civilians during the operation.   For related photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/isafmedia/sets/72157626847484482/	{"name":"One killed and several detained in Paktya","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 31, 2011\n\nISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-115  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 31,2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent and detained several others during a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday.   The Afghan-led force was conducting a search targeting a Haqqani network leader. The targeted leader manages fighters and supplies, executes tactical guidance and plans attacks against the Afghan National Army.   Upon arriving at the target area, the security force noticed several individuals fleeing the area in an attempt to evade capture. The force pursued the individuals before one armed individual opened fire on them. The security force responded to the fire, killing the armed individual. Continuing the operation, the force caught and detained the two other individuals who attempted to flee. The force also confiscated 26 anti-personnel mines, a shotgun, multiple pistols and chest racks.   The security force ensured the safety of all civilians during the operation.   For related photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/isafmedia/sets/72157626847484482/","start_date":"2011-05-30","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}
2012-09-S-024 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16, 2012) Afghan and coalition forces conducted a security operation resulting in the death of an armed insurgent in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Saturday. During the operation, the security force observed an armed militant engaging in insurgent activity. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged the insurgent with a precision airstrike. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.	{"name":"5","text":"2012-09-S-024\nFor Immediate Release\n\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16, 2012)\nAfghan and coalition forces conducted a security operation resulting in the death of an armed insurgent in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Saturday. During the operation, the security force observed an armed militant engaging in insurgent activity. After ensuring there were no civilians nearby, the security force engaged the insurgent with a precision airstrike. A post-strike assessment determined no civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.","start_date":"2012-09-15","event_type":["airstrike"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":true,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}