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Taliban Compound Struck | 2009-11-CA-056 | Dec. 2: Taliban Compound Struck
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-11-CA-056
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 02) - International forces conducted an air strike against a Taliban commander in a remote area of eastern Afghanistan yesterday.
The Taliban commander was the target of the precision strike in Kunar province's Dara Noor district, which occurred
in an open area away from civilian compounds or infrastructure.
Assessment of the strike continues. | "2009-12-01T00:00:00" | airstrike | Kunar | Dara-ye Noor | Taliban | commander | 0 | 0 | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Kandahar | 2009-11-CA-056 | Militants Detained in Kandahar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-11-CA-056
For Immediate Release
In another joint operation today, an Afghan-international security force
detained several suspected militants in Kandahar province after
searching a compound known to be used by a Taliban financier and
facilitator.
The joint force targeted the compound approximately five miles southwest
of Kandahar City. The force searched the compound without incident and
detained the suspected militants, including the Taliban financier and
facilitator. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.
The Taliban uses an extensive network of supply routes in
southern Afghanistan to arm and equip its militant elements within the
country. Afghan and international security forces consistently partner
personnel and resources to block these routes and ensure the safety and
well being of the Afghan people. | "2009-12-02T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | financier;facilitator | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Khost | 2009-12-CA–057 | Dec. 3: Militants Detained in Khwost
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–057
For Immediate Release
In another operation Wednesday, an Afghan-international security force detained a handful of suspected militants in Khowst province while pursuing a Taliban IED facilitator.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of Khatekah in the Sabari district after intelligence sources indicated militant activity. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the suspected militants, including the IED facilitator.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed in either operation. | "2009-12-02T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Khatekah | Taliban | IED facilitator | 0 | 4 | handful | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Detained in Wardak | 2009-12-CA–057 | Dec. 3: Militants Detained in Wardak
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–057
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3) – An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants in Wardak province while pursuing a Taliban sub-commander today.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of Jamad Kheyl in the Sayed Abad district after intelligence sources indicated militant activity. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the suspected militants.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed in either operation.
| "2009-12-03T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Sayyedabad | Jamad Khel | Taliban | sub-commander | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Insurgents Detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-058 | Dec. 4: Insurgents Detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-058
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 4) - An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants in Kandahar province today after searching a compound known to be used by a Taliban facilitator.
The joint security force targeted the compound near the village
of Nurayo Kariz, approximately 10 miles northeast of Kandahar City in
Arghandab district. The force searched the compound without incident
and detained the militants, including the Taliban facilitator. No shots
were fired and no one was injured.
The Taliban uses an extensive network of supply routes in
southern Afghanistan to arm and equip its militant elements within the
country. Afghan and international security forces partner personnel and
resources to block these routes and ensure the safety and well being of
the Afghan people. | "2009-12-04T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Arghandab | Nurayo Kariz | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Several militants killed in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-060 | Dec. 6: Operations Conducted in Laghman, Kandahar and Ghanzi Provinces; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-060
For Immediate Release
In a separate operation late yesterday, an Afghan-international
security force detained a group of militants while searching for a
senior Taliban commander in northern Kandahar province. The commander is
responsible for several attacks and distributing weapons and IED
materials to other militant forces in the area.
Several militants were killed when they attacked the joint force
while searching a compound near the village of Shotor Gardan in the
Khakriz district where the commander was believed to be located.
No civilians were harmed during any of these operations. | "2009-12-05T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Kandahar | Khakrez | Shotor Gardan | Taliban | senior Taliban commander | 3 | 3 | a group | several | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Facilitator Detained in Logar | 2009-12-CA-059 | Dec. 5: Taliban Facilitator Detained in Logar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-059
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 5) - An Afghan-international security force detained a handful of militants in Logar province including a key Taliban facilitator responsible for movement and training of militant elements in the area. The facilitator is linked to senior Taliban leadership in the province.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of Sejawand in the Baraki Barak district where intelligence sources said the facilitator was located. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the militants, easily identifying the facilitator. The force recovered a number of AK-47 rifles, pistols, fragmentation grenades and chest racks fully loaded with AK-47 magazines.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed in this operation. | "2009-12-05T00:00:00" | detention | Logar | Baraki Barak | Sejawand | Taliban | Key Taliban facilitator | 0 | 4 | handful | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Air Strike in Laghman | 2009-12-CA-060 | Dec. 6: Operations Conducted in Laghman
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-060
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 6)-An international security force carried out
an air strike early this morning and killed a group of enemy militants
in Laghman province who placed IEDs along a road near the village of
Hakimabad in the Arlingar district.
After the air strike, Afghan-international security forces
cleared the site, found the IEDs and destroyed them. | "2009-12-06T00:00:00" | airstrike | Laghman | Arlingar | Hakimabad | 3 | 0 | a group | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Detentions in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-060 | Dec. 6: Operations Conducted in Laghman, Kandahar and Ghanzi Provinces; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-060
For Immediate Release
Also today, an Afghan-international security force detained a
Taliban commander and another militant after searching a compound in
Kandahar province. The commander is responsible for several IED and
suicide bomb attacks and for distributing arms and IED materials to
insurgents in the area.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of
Rigwai Sofla in the Panjawi district where reliable intelligence sources
said the Taliban commander was located. The compound was searched
without incident and two militants were detained, including the Taliban
commander. | "2009-12-06T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Panjwayi | Rigwa-i Sofla | Taliban | commander | 0 | 2 | two | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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One detained in Ghazni | 2009-12-CA-060 | Dec. 6: Operations Conducted in Laghman, Kandahar and Ghanzi Provinces; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-060
For Immediate Release
In Ghanzi province, another Afghan-international security force
searched a compound near the village of Mian Kheyl in Wali Mohammad
Shaheed district without incident. The security force detained one
suspected militant. | "2009-12-06T00:00:00" | detention | Ghazni | Wali Mohammad Shaheed | Mian Khel | 0 | 1 | one | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Air Strike Hits Stronghold in Kunar | 2009-12-CA-061 | Dec. 7: Air Strike Hits Stronghold in Kunar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-061
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7) - An international security force conducted
an air strike today and destroyed a known Taliban stronghold consisting
of bunkers and prepared defensive positions in Kunar province.
The security force targeted the stronghold near the village of
Tsangar Darah in the mountainous Watapur district after intelligence
sources indicated militant activity at the location. | "2009-12-07T00:00:00" | airstrike | Kunar | Watapur | Tsangar Darah | Taliban | 0 | 0 | false | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Detentions in Khost, including Haqqani IED cell leader | 2009-12-CA-061 | Dec. 7: Air Strike Hits Stronghold in Kunar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-061
For Immediate Release
In other operations today, an Afghan-international security
force in Khowst province detained a Haqqani IED cell leader and several
other militants after searching a compound. The IED cell leader is
responsible for constructing and emplacing IEDs and for several attacks
in the area.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of
Kuzah Kala in the Terayzai district where intelligence sources reported
the cell leader to be located. The joint force searched the compound
without incident and detained several militants, including the cell
leader. The force also recovered a number of AK-47 rifles, hand
grenades and bomb-making materials. | "2009-12-07T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Terayzai | Kuzah Kala | Haqqani | IED cell leader | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Militants Detained in Zabul | 2009-12-CA-061 | Dec. 7: Air Strike Hits Stronghold in Kunar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-061
For Immediate Release
Another Afghan-international security force detained a few
suspected militants in Zabul province while pursuing a Taliban commander
responsible for several small arms and IED attacks in the area.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of
Nowkhiz in the Qalat district after intelligence sources reported
militant activity at the location. The joint force searched the
compound without incident and detained the militants.
No civilians were injured in any of the operations. | "2009-12-07T00:00:00" | detention | Zabul | Qalat | Nowkhiz | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Several militants killed and wounded in Paktika | 2009-12-CA-061 | Dec. 7: Air Strike Hits Stronghold in Kunar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-061
For Immediate Release
In another operation, an Afghan-international security force
killed several enemy militants and wounded another in northern Paktika
province while pursuing a Taliban commander. The militant commander is
responsible for weapons facilitation, kidnapping Afghan citizens and
planning several suicide bomb and IED attacks in the area.
The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of
Tawdobay Kalay in the Sar Hawza district where intelligence reported
militant activity. During the operation, the joint force received
hostile fire and returned fire. A security element of the force
searched the enemy fighting position and recovered several AK-47 rifles
and chest racks loaded with AK-47 magazines. The joint force then
provided medical attention to the wounded enemy militant and later
transported him to a military medical treatment facility. | "2009-12-07T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Paktika | Sar Hawza | Tawdobay Kalay | Taliban | commander | 3 | 1 | one | several | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Airstrike against Taliban training camp in Kunar | 2009-12-CA-063 | Dec. 9: ISAF Strikes Militants; Afghan Equipment Operators, Mechanics Learn Maintenance Techniques
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-063
For Immediate Release
Kabul, Afghanistan (Dec. 9) - An international security force conducted
an air strike targeting a group of militants near a Taliban training
camp in a remote section of the Watapur Valley in Konar province
yesterday.
The air strike targeted the militants in an open area away from civilian
structures. Assessment of the strike is ongoing.
The Taliban uses an extensive network of supply routes in eastern
Afghanistan to arm, man and equip its militant elements within the
country. Afghan and international security forces are working together
to block these routes and ensure the safety and well being of the Afghan
people. | "2009-12-08T00:00:00" | airstrike | Kunar | Watapur | Taliban | 0 | 0 | training camp | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Haqqani Facilitator Detained in Khost | 2009-12-CA-065 | Dec. 11: Haqqani Facilitator Detained in Khowst; Security Discussed in Farah
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-065
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 11) - An Afghan-international security force detained a couple of militants in Khowst province today, one of whom was a sought-after Haqqani facilitator. The facilitator is responsible for the shipment and distribution of weapons to other militant elements in the area.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Badal Kalay in the Nader Shakhot district where intelligence sources indicated the facilitator was located. The facilitator identified himself and surrendered without incident. No shots were fired and no one was injured. | "2009-12-11T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Nader Shahkot | Badal Kalay | Haqqani | facilitator | 0 | 2 | a couple | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militant Detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-066 | Dec. 12: Joint Security Forces Interdict Militants; Women's Police Corps Training Center Established
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-066
For Immediate Release
Another Afghan-International security force detained a suspected militant yesterday in Kandahar province while pursuing a Taliban commander.
The joint security force searched a vehicle near the village of Khak-e-Shirin in Shah Wali Kot district after intelligence indicated
militant activity. The joint force searched the vehicle without incident and detained one suspected militant.
No one was killed or injured during the operation. | "2009-12-11T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Shah Wali Kot | Khak-e Shirin | Taliban | commander | 0 | 1 | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Killed and another detained in Paktya | 2009-12-CA-066 | Dec. 12: Joint Security Forces Interdict Militants; Women's Police Corps Training Center Established
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-066
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 12) - An Afghan-international security force killed an enemy militant and detained another in the Paktya province while pursuing a Taliban commander responsible for several attacks in the area today.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Sar Mast Kheyl in the Zormat district where intelligence reported militant activity to be located. One enemy militant was killed when he threatened the force with hostile intent. The joint force searched the compound without further incident and detained a suspected militant. No Afghan civilians were harmed during this operation. | "2009-12-12T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Paktya | Zurmat | Sar Mast Kheyl | Taliban | commander | 1 | 1 | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militant Detained in Laghman | 2009-12-CA-067 | Dec. 13: Militant Detained in Laghman
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-067
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 13) - An Afghan-international security force killed five enemy militants and detained one in Laghman province today while pursuing a Taliban IED facilitator who is linked to several IED and suicide bomb attacks in the area.
The joint force targeted a compound near the village of Tingawar in Alingar district where intelligence sources reported militant activity. During the operation, several militants threatened the force with AK-47 rifles and shotguns and were killed. The joint force searched the compound without further incident.
ISAF Casualties
There were no ISAF fatalities in the last 24 hours in Afghanistan. | "2009-12-13T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Laghman | Alingar | Tingawar | Taliban | IED facilitator | 5 | 1 | several | true | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-068 | Dec. 14: Militants Detained in Khost, Kandahar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-068
For Immediate Release
In another operation today, an Afghan-international security force detained a Taliban weapons facilitator and a couple of other militants in Kandahar province. This facilitator is responsible for the supply and shipment of weapons to other militant elements in the area. The force searched a compound near the village of Belanday in the Panjwayi district where intelligence sources reported the facilitator to be located.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed in either operation. | "2009-12-14T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Panjwayi | Belanday | Taliban | weapons facilitator | 0 | 3 | a couple;facilitator | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Detained in Khost | 2009-12-CA-068 | Dec. 14: Militants Detained in Khost, Kandahar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-068
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 14) - An Afghan-international security force detained a Haqqani weapons facilitator and a small group of other militants in Khost province today. The facilitator is responsible for the supply and distribution of weapons to several militant elements in the area.
The joint force searched a compound near the village of Paru Kheyl in the Sabari district where intelligence sources reported the facilitator to be located. The Haqqani facilitator confirmed his identity and surrendered. | "2009-12-14T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Paru Kheyl | Haqqani | Haqqani weapons facilitator | 0 | 4 | small group | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Killed in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA–070 | Dec. 15: Taliban Commander Detained in Zabul; Militants Killed in Kandahar; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–070
For Immediate Release
In another operation, security forces killed four militants Monday after observing the men emplacing an IED near the village of Charhar Bagh in Kandahar.
The ISAF unit ended the engagement when two insurgents fled into the village. ISAF believes no civilians were injured or killed in this operation but is investigating claims made to the contrary. | "2009-12-14T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Kandahar | Chahar Bagh | Taliban | militants | 4 | 0 | four | true | false | false | false | false | true | true | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Commander Detained in Zabul | 2009-12-CA–070 | Dec. 15: Taliban Commander Detained in Zabul; Militants Killed in Kandahar; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–070
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 15) – An Afghan-international security force detained a Taliban commander and other militants in Zabul province today. The Taliban commander is linked to IED facilitation and is responsible for several attacks in the area.
The joint security force searched a compound in the provincial capital of Qalat where intelligence sources reported the commander to be located. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained a few militants, one of whom identified himself as the targeted individual in the operation. No shots were fired and no one was harmed. | "2009-12-15T00:00:00" | detention | Zabul | Qalat City | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a few;other militants | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Taliban Commander And other militants detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA–071 | Dec. 16: Taliban Commanders Detained; Afghans Attend Writing Seminar; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–071
For Immediate Release
In another operation, security forces detained a Taliban commander and a few other militants in western Kandahar province today. This commander has led a sizable militant element and is responsible for a number of IED attacks in the area.
The joint force searched a compound near the village of Haji Abdourraf in the Zhari district where intelligence sources reported the Taliban commander to be located. The militants were detained without incident. | "2009-12-16T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Zheray | Haji Abdourraf | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Taliban Commander Detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA–071 | Dec. 16: Taliban Commanders Detained; Afghans Attend Writing Seminar; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–071
For Immediate Release
In a third operation, a security force detained another sought after Taliban commander and other militants in central Kandahar today. This commander is responsible for several attacks in the area and has links to other militant elements.
The joint security force searched compounds near the village of Pitaway in the Arghandab district where intelligence sources reported the commander to be located. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the militants.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during these operations. | "2009-12-16T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Arghandab | Pitaway | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | other militants | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Taliban Commanders Detained in Wardak | 2009-12-CA–071 | Dec. 16: Taliban Commanders Detained; Afghans Attend Writing Seminar; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–071
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 16) – An Afghan-international security force detained two Taliban commanders and another suspected militant in Wardak province today. These commanders are involved with IED activity and responsible for several attacks in the area.
The joint force searched compounds near the village of Bhardokheyl where intelligence sources reported militant activity. The militants were detained without incident. | "2009-12-16T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Bhardokheyl | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | true |
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Militant Detained in Wardak | 2009-12-CA–072 | Dec. 17: Militants Detained; Paktya Regional Hospital Cares for ANA Families
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–072
For Immediate Release
In a third operation, a security force detained a suspected militant in Wardak province while pursuing a Taliban commander heavily involved with IED activity in the area.
The joint force searched a compound near the village of Zamooch in the Sayed Abad district and detained the suspected militant.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed in these operations. | "2009-12-17T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Sayyedabad | Zamooch | Taliban | commander | 0 | 1 | suspected militant | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Paktya | 2009-12-CA–072 | Dec. 17: Militants Detained; Paktya Regional Hospital Cares for ANA Families
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–072
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 17) – An Afghan-international security force detained a handful of suspected militants in Paktya province today while pursuing a Taliban commander responsible for weapons facilitation and several attacks in the area.
The joint force searched a compound near the village of Payandegi in the Zurmat district where intelligence sources reported militant activity. They recovered several AK-47 rifles, chest racks, grenades, blasting caps and other IED-making materials. | "2009-12-17T00:00:00" | detention | Paktya | Zurmat | Payandegi | Taliban | commander | 0 | 4 | a handful | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Facilitator And militants detained in Nangarhar | 2009-12-CA–072 | Dec. 17: Militants Detained; Paktya Regional Hospital Cares for ANA Families
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–072
For Immediate Release
In another operation today, a security force detained a Taliban facilitator and other militants in Nangarhar province. This facilitator is responsible for supplying IED materials to other militants in the area.
The joint force searched a compound near the village of Duzalakheyl in the Hesarak district where intelligence sources reported the facilitator to be located. The force detained the militants, one of whom identified himself as the Taliban commander. | "2009-12-17T00:00:00" | detention | Nangarhar | Hesarak | Duzalakheyl | Taliban | facilitator;commander | 0 | 3 | other militants | false | true | true | false | true | true | true | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Forces engage militants in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-073 | Dec. 18: ISAF Assesses Claims of Civilian Casualties; Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-073
For Immediate Release
In an operation yesterday, a joint security force engaged militants in Kandahar province while pursuing a Taliban commander. The joint force searched a location near the village of De Chenartu Tangay in Shah Wali Kot district after intelligence indicated militant activity. While the joint force was searching the area, a group of suspected militants was observed maneuvering around a nearby ridgeline.
As the force departed the area after completing their search, the suspected militants fired on them from the ridgeline. The force returned fire and left the area without further incident.
No civilians or members of the joint force were injured during the operation. | "2009-12-17T00:00:00" | exchangeoffire | Kandahar | Shah Wali Kot | De Chenartu Tangay | Taliban | commander | 0 | 0 | false | false | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Khost | 2009-12-CA-073 | Dec. 18: ISAF Assesses Claims of Civilian Casualties; Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-073
For Immediate Release
In another operation today, a joint security force detained a sought after Haqqani IED facilitator along with a few other militants in Khowst province after searching suspected compounds. The facilitator is heavily involved with distributing weapons to other militant elements and increasing the IED network in the area.
The joint force searched compounds near the village of Paro Kheyl in the Sabari district where intelligence sources reported the facilitator to be and detained the militants, one of whom identified himself as the Haqqani facilitator.
In a fourth operation today, a joint security force detained a few suspected militants in Kandahar province while pursuing a Taliban commander responsible for manufacturing IEDs and several attacks in the area.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Adiran in the Arghandab district after intelligence sources reported militant activity. The joint force searched the compound and detained the suspected militants.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during these operations. | "2009-12-18T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Paru Kheyl | Haqqani | IED facilitator | 0 | 4 | a few | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Detained in Wardak | 2009-12-CA-073 | Dec. 18: ISAF Assesses Claims of Civilian Casualties; Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-073
For Immediate Release
In other operations, an Afghan-international security force detained a few suspected militants in Wardak province while pursuing a Taliban facilitator linked to several local militant leaders and commanders today.
The joint force searched compounds near the village of Chaghara in the Nerkh district where intelligence sources reported militant activity. | "2009-12-18T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Nerkh | Chaghara | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Security Forces Strike Haqqani Militants in Paktika | 2009-12-CA-074 | Dec. 19: Security Forces Strike Haqqani Militants in Paktika; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-074
For Immediate Release
Kabul, Afghanistan (Dec. 19) - An international security force air strike killed several militants at a mountaintop fighting position in Paktika province yesterday while pursuing a Haqqani commander responsible for attacks in the area.
The security force targeted the militants after intelligence sources indicated they were in a remote area away from buildings and other structures. A security detachment searched the fighting position after the strike to assess damage and recovered a machine gun, an RPG launcher with rounds, an AK-47 rifle and a pistol. No Afghan civilians were harmed during this operation. | "2009-12-18T00:00:00" | airstrike | Paktika | Haqqani | commander | 3 | 0 | several | true | false | true | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Suspected militants detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-073 | Dec. 18: ISAF Assesses Claims of Civilian Casualties; Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-073
For Immediate Release
In a fourth operation today, a joint security force detained a few suspected militants in Kandahar province while pursuing a Taliban commander responsible for manufacturing IEDs and several attacks in the area.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Adiran in the Arghandab district after intelligence sources reported militant activity. The joint force searched the compound and detained the suspected militants.
No shots were fired and no one was harmed during these operations. | "2009-12-18T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Arghandab | Adirah | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 militants detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-074 | Dec. 19: Security Forces Strike Haqqani Militants in Paktika; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-074
For Immediate Release
In a separate operation, an Afghan-international security force detained a couple of suspected militants in Kandahar province today while pursuing a Taliban commander responsible for attacks in the area.
The joint force targeted a compound near the village of Koor Balaygh in Ghorak district where intelligence sources reported militant activity. During the operation, the joint force observed the individuals quickly leave the compound. An element of the joint force pursued the individuals and detained them without incident. No shots were fired and no one was harmed. | "2009-12-19T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Ghorak | Balaygh | Taliban | commander | 0 | 2 | a couple | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 militants Killed in Wardak | Dec. 21: Militants Killed in Wardak, Detained in Helmand; Soldiers Complete Mine Training
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 21) – An Afghan-international security force killed a couple of militants in Wardak province today while pursuing a small group of Taliban.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Andar in the Nerkh district after intelligence sources determined the location of militant activities. During the operation the security force came under fire, returned fire and killed the militants. | "2009-12-21T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Wardak | Nerkh | Andar | Taliban | 2 | 0 | a couple | true | false | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Helmand | Dec. 21: Militants Killed in Wardak, Detained in Helmand; Soldiers Complete Mine Training
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In another operation today, a joint force detained a small group of militants, including a Taliban weapons facilitator, in Helmand province. The facilitator is responsible for the movement of weapons and narcotics, as well as carrying out attacks in his district.
The joint security force searched a compound near the village of Gholam Nabi Kalay in Garmsir district after intelligence sources confirmed the facilitator„s location. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the militants including the weapons facilitator.
No civilians were harmed during these operations. | "2009-12-21T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Garmsir | Gholam Nabi Kalay | Taliban | Taliban weapons facilitator | 0 | 3 | a small group of militants | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Killed and Detained in Ghazni | Dec. 22: Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar, Wardak, Khowst; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 22) – An Afghan-international security force killed a few militants and detained another militant in Ghazni province Monday night.
The joint force went to a series of compounds in the Andar district near the village of Zara Gerda after intelligence sources confirmed militant activities. The security force encountered armed enemy fighters who resisted and were subsequently killed.
Several weapons were found including AK-47 rifles, grenades, 40mm rounds and an anti-personnel mine.
Eight women and 16 children were protected during the operation. The compound sustained minor damage. | "2009-12-21T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Ghazni | Andar | Zara Gerda | 3 | 1 | a militant | a few | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Detained in Wardak | Dec. 22: Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar, Wardak, Khowst; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in Wardak province, a joint security force detained a handful of suspected militants including a Taliban facilitator today.
The security force moved to the Sayyidabad district after intelligence sources suspected militant activity in a compound near the village of Haft Asiab. After searching the compound, a group of suspected militants was detained, including the targeted facilitator. | "2009-12-22T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Sayyedabad | Haft Asiab | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 4 | a handful | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Militants Killed and Detained in Kandahar | Dec. 22: Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar, Wardak, Khowst; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in Kandahar province today, a joint security force killed a couple of militants and detained additional militants while pursuing a Taliban commander.
The joint force searched a series of compounds east of the village of Khaneh Gerdad in the Shah Wali Kot district after intelligence sources reported militant activity. | "2009-12-22T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Kandahar | Shah Wali Kot | Khaneh Gerdad | Taliban | commander | 2 | 2 | additional militants | a couple | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar | Dec. 22: Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar, Wardak, Khowst; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In another operation in Kandahar province today, a joint Afghan-international security force killed a few militants and detained a couple of others while searching for a Taliban commander.
The joint force approached a compound in the Zhari district after intelligence sources confirmed militant activities in the area. As the security force moved toward a compound, several militants departed the area. Later, the security force received hostile fire and while returning fire, killed the militants and detained a couple of militants. | "2009-12-22T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Kandahar | Zheray | Taliban | commander | 3 | 2 | a few | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Suspected militants detained in Khost | Dec. 22: Militants Killed, Detained in Kandahar, Wardak, Khowst; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in Khowst province today, an Afghan-international security force detained a group of suspected militants while searching for a Haqqani commander.
The joint security force closed in on a rural area of the Sabari district after intelligence indicated militant activity in a compound. After an extensive search the militants were detained.
No civilians were harmed during any of these operations. | "2009-12-22T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Haqqani | commander | 0 | 3 | a group | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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1 killed, 1 wounded and 1 captured in Zabul | Dec. 23: Joint Force Captures Kabul Criminal Group; Militants Killed, Detained; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in the Zabul province, a joint security force killed a militant, wounded another and captured a third today, after intelligence sources indicated a Taliban target on was in the Jeldak district near the village of Fuladgay. | "2009-12-23T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Zabul | Jeldak | Fuladgay | Taliban | 1 | 1 | one | one | true | true | false | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 suspected militants detained in Nangarhar | Dec. 23: Joint Force Captures Kabul Criminal Group; Militants Killed, Detained; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in Nangarhar today, another Afghan-international security force captured a couple of suspected militants including a Taliban weapons facilitator responsible for several attacks.
The security force searched a compound north of the village of Dag Kalay in the Acheen district after intelligence detected militant activities. After an extensive search, the joint force found rocket-propelled grenade propellant. The security force then detained the militants. | "2009-12-23T00:00:00" | detention | Nangarhar | Acheen | Dag Kalay | Taliban | weapons facilitator | 0 | 2 | a couple | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Kidnapping group instigators detained | Dec. 23: Joint Force Captures Kabul Criminal Group; Militants Killed, Detained; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 23) – In an Afghan General Directorate of Special Operations-led operation this morning several known instigators of a kidnapping criminal group were detained.
The Afghan force supported by ISAF forces, searched Police District 5 in Kabul City and detained the individuals who are linked to the facilitation and coordination of kidnappings in and around the city. | "2009-12-23T00:00:00" | detention | Kabul | PD 5 | Criminals | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Several militants killed and 2 detained in Paktya | Dec. 23: Joint Force Captures Kabul Criminal Group; Militants Killed, Detained; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In other operations, an Afghan-international security force in Patkya killed several militants today, including a Taliban commander responsible for several IED attacks. The joint force also detained a couple of other militants.
The joint force moved to a compound west of the village of Goldad Kheyl in the Zurmat district after intelligence confirmed militant activity in the area. The security force encountered resistance and killed the Taliban commander and the militants. | "2009-12-23T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Paktya | Zurmat | Goldad Kheyl | Taliban | commander | 3 | 2 | a couple | several | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | true |
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Suspected militants detained in Wardak | Dec. 23: Joint Force Captures Kabul Criminal Group; Militants Killed, Detained; ISAF Casualty
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
In an operation in Wardak, a joint security force apprehended a handful of suspected militants today.
The joint force went to a compound in the village of Zamooch, in the Sayed Abad district, after intelligence sources discovered militant activities. While searching the compound the security force detained the suspected militants. | "2009-12-23T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Sayyedabad | Zamooch | 0 | 4 | a handful | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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About a dozen suspected Haqqani militants detained | 2009-12-CA–080 | Dec. 24: Militants Detained in Helmand, Kandahar, Khowst; Caches Discovered; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–080
For Immediate Release
In an operation in Khowst, an Afghan-international security force detained about a dozen suspected Haqqani militants and recovered illegal weapons.
The security force moved into a series of compounds in the Sabari district after intelligence sources found a concentration of militant activity. After an extensive search, the security force detained the militants. The joint force also found AK-47 rifles and pistols. | "2009-12-24T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Haqqani | 0 | 10 | about a dozen | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Almost a dozen insurgents detained in southern Afghanistan | 2009-12-CA–081 | Dec. 25: Militants Killed, Detained; First Midwifery Program Dedicated
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–081
For Immediate Release
IJC Operational Update, Dec. 25
In other operations yesterday, ISAF forces in southern Afghanistan detained almost a dozen insurgents for possible connection to the manufacturing of IEDs. One of the insurgents was in the immediate proximity to a transmitter used to detonate a remote-controlled IED. | "2009-12-24T00:00:00" | detention | Southern Afghanistan | 0 | 10 | almost a dozen | false | true | false | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Suspected militants detained in Helmand | 2009-12-CA–080 | Dec. 24: Militants Detained in Helmand, Kandahar, Khowst; Caches Discovered; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–080
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 24) – An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants in Helmand while searching for a Taliban commander linked to a murder and intimidation campaign.
The joint security force went to a compound north of the village of Ser Banader in the Garmsir district after intelligence experts confirmed militant activity in the area. When the joint force approached the compound they came under hostile fire. Later, while searching the compound they detained the militants. | "2009-12-24T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Garmsir | Ser Banader | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Suspected Taliban Commander Detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA–080 | Dec. 24: Militants Detained in Helmand, Kandahar, Khowst; Caches Discovered; ISAF Casualties
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–080
For Immediate Release
In an operation in Kandahar, a joint security force captured a suspected Taliban commander believed to be responsible for recent assassinations and detained a couple of other militants.
The security force searched a compound just south of Kandahar City after intelligence assets located militant activity there and took the Taliban commander and militants into custody. | "2009-12-24T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a couple;commander | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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Militants Killed and Detained in Paktika | 2009-12-CA–081 | Dec. 25: Militants Killed, Detained; First Midwifery Program Dedicated
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–081
For Immediate Release
IJC Operational Update, Dec. 25
In an operation in Paktika, a joint security force killed a few armed militants and captured a small group of insurgents while searching for a Haqqani commander.
The Afghan-international security force moved to two compounds west of the town of Chowray, in the Deela district after intelligence confirmed Haqqani militant activities there. During the subsequent search, the security force captured several more militants and recovered weapons and IED components. | "2009-12-25T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Paktika | Deela | Chowray | Haqqani | commander | 3 | 4 | a small group | a few | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Several militants detained in Khost | 2009-12-CA–082 | Dec. 26: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–082
In an operation in Khowst last night, an Afghan-international security force captured several militants including a known Haqqani facilitator.
The joint force searched a compound northwest of the village of Guldar, in the Sabari district, after receiving information there was militant activity in the area and detained the militants.
The joint force recovered multiple AK-47 rifles, hand grenades and IED components from the home of the Haqqani facilitator. | "2009-12-25T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Guldar | Haqqani | facilitator | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Several Suspected militants detained in Wardak | 2009-12-CA–081 | Dec. 25: Militants Killed, Detained; First Midwifery Program Dedicated
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–081
For Immediate Release
IJC Operational Update, Dec. 25
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 25) – An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants while searching for a Taliban enabler in Wardak province today.
The joint security force searched a compound east of the village of Naskak in the Chak-e-Wardak district after intelligence assets pin-pointed militant activity nearby and detained the militants. | "2009-12-25T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Chak-e Wardak | Naskak | Taliban | enabler | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Facilitator And militants detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA–082 | Dec. 26: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–082
In an operation in Kandahar last night, an Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban facilitator and a small group of other militants.
A joint security force searched a building in Kandahar City after intelligence units confirmed militant activities in the immediate area and captured the militants.
No Afghan civilians were harmed in any of the operations. | "2009-12-25T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 4 | a small group;facilitator | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Suspected militants detained in Laghman | 2009-12-CA–082 | Dec. 26: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–082
In an operation in Laghman today, an Afghan-international security force detained a few suspected militants while searching for a Taliban facilitator.
The joint force searched a small compound outside the village of Bagh-e-Mirza, in the Mehter Lam district after intelligence sources suspected militant activity inside and detained the militants. | "2009-12-26T00:00:00" | detention | Laghman | Mehterlam | Bagh-e Mirza | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Commander Killed in Wardak | 2009-12-CA–082 | Dec. 26: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA–082
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 26) – An Afghan-international security force killed a Taliban commander responsible for planning attacks against joint security forces and buying weapons and IED components in Wardak today.
A joint security force went to a compound outside the town of Pirdad, in the Nerkh district after intelligence sources confirmed militant activity. When the joint Afghan-international force approached the compound, the Taliban commander ran to a building, later identified as a mosque, a kilometer away. The Afghan security force surrounded the mosque and called for him to exit peacefully and when he didn’t, the Afghan security force entered the mosque. The Taliban commander opened fire with his AK-47 while in the mosque and was killed by the Afghan security force. The Taliban commander was heavily armed with grenades and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The Taliban continue to violate the sanctity of mosques as protected places. The Afghan-international force does everything possible to avoid fighting in or around any known mosque. | "2009-12-26T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Wardak | Nerkh | Pirdad | Taliban | commander | 1 | 0 | one | true | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | true |
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2 militants detained in Kandahar | 2009-12-CA-083 | Dec. 27: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-083
For Immediate Release
In an operation in Kandahar last night, an Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban facilitator responsible for transporting weapons and illegal aid.
The joint security force searched a series of buildings in southern Kandahar City after intelligence assets confirmed militant activities in the immediate area. The search led to the capture of the Taliban facilitator and another militant.
No civilians were harmed in either operation. | "2009-12-26T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 2 | two | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Several militants killed in Zabul | 2009-12-CA-083 | Dec. 27: Operational Update
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2009-12-CA-083
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 27) - An Afghan-international security force killed several militants, including a Taliban commander responsible for IED attacks, during an operation in Zabul this morning.
The joint security force went to a mountainous rural area in the Jeldak district after intelligence sources confirmed militant activity.
When the security force called for the militants to surrender, the force came under hostile fire. The joint force returned fire, killing several militants, including the Taliban commander, and wounding a couple of others.
The security team found machine guns, rocket-propelled-grenades and a significant amount of IED components among the militants. | "2009-12-27T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Zabul | Jeldak | Taliban | commander | 3 | 0 | several | true | false | true | false | false | true | false | false | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | true |
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Operation in Nad Ali Kills 11 Insurgents | 2010-01-CA-067 | Operation in Nad Ali Kills 11 Insurgents
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-067
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 16) - ANSF partnered with ISAF forces to conduct an overnight operation in Sistanay village, Nad Ali district, Helmand province.
The initial assessment of damage resulted in 11 insurgents killed. A sizeable amount of black tar opium and a small cache of weapons and IED making materials were among the group.
There are no initial reports of damage to buildings or infrastructure.
No innocent Afghan civilians were hurt in these operations. | "2010-01-16T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Helmand | Nad Ali | Sistanay | 11 | 0 | 11 | true | false | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Forces Suppress Insurgent Fire in Helmand | 2010-01-CA-086 | Forces Suppress Insurgent Fire in Helmand
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-086
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 18) - A partnered ANA-ISAF force operating in Musa Qalah district, Helmand Province, encountered a number of insurgents and requested close air support. Supporting aircraft dropped a 1,100 kg bomb on the area and suppressed the insurgent gunfire.
Battle damage assessment has not been completed due to the tactical situation.
There are no reports of civilian casualties. However, there are reports of minor damage to the compound. | "2010-01-18T00:00:00" | airstrike | Helmand | Musa Qala | 0 | 0 | false | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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3 detained in Ghazni | 2010-01-CA-088 | Jan. 19: Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Zabul, Ghazni, Logar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-088
For Immediate Release
In Ghazni last night, a joint security force searched a compound in a rural area west of the town of Nyazullah, in the Waghaz district.
As the joint force entered a building in the compound, an insurgent threw a grenade and the Afghan-international security force returned fire killing an insurgent. During the operation, Afghan members of the joint team searched a local mosque and found a pair of insurgents. The joint force captured a Taliban commander responsible for planning and conducting attacks against coalition forces and found multiple grenades. | "2010-01-18T00:00:00" | detention | Ghazni | Waghaz | Nyazullah | Taliban | commander | 0 | 3 | a pair;commander | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Facilitator Detained in Logar | 2010-01-CA-088 | Jan. 19: Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Zabul, Ghazni, Logar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-088
For Immediate Release
In Logar last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound outside the village of Kowtgay, in the Muhammed
Aghah district and captured a Taliban facilitator, responsible for planning suicide and convoy attacks against coalition forces. | "2010-01-18T00:00:00" | detention | Logar | Mohammad Agha | Kowtgay | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 1 | one | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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2 detained in Zabul | 2010-01-CA-088 | Jan. 19: Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Zabul, Ghazni, Logar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-088
For Immediate Release
In Zabul today, while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander responsible for IED attacks around the provincial capital of Qalat, a joint security force stopped a vehicle in a rural area in Jeldak district near Darrah village and detained two suspected insurgents.
No Afghan innocent citizens were harmed during these operations. | "2010-01-19T00:00:00" | detention | Zabul | Jeldak | Darrah | Taliban | sub-commander | 0 | 2 | two | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 suspected militants detained in Zabul | 2010-01-CA-088 | Jan. 19: Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Zabul, Ghazni, Logar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-088
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 19) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound outside the village of Baghak, in the Jeldek district of Zabul province last night and detained a pair of suspected militants while searching for a Taliban IED cell leader. | "2010-01-19T00:00:00" | detention | Zabul | Jeldak | Baghak | Taliban | IED cell leader | 0 | 2 | a pair | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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5 insurgents detained in Parwan | 2010-01-CA-099 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Ghazni, Kandahar, Khost, Kunduz, Parwan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-099
For Immediate Release
In other operations, ANP and ISAF forces searched two compounds and detained five insurgents along with IED materials in the Koh-e-Safi district of Parwan province yesterday. The joint force seized 30 kilos (66 lbs.) of ammonium nitrate, a Russian-made rocket, three fragmentation grenades, and grenade fuses.
No innocent Afghan civilians were harmed during any of these operations. | "2010-01-20T00:00:00" | detention | Parwan | Koh-e Safi | 0 | 5 | five | false | true | false | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Detentions in Kunduz | 2010-01-CA-099 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Ghazni, Kandahar, Khost, Kunduz, Parwan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-099
For Immediate Release
In Kunduz last night a joint security force searched a compound outside the village of Basuz, in the Chahar Darah district and detained an Uzbek foreign fighter facilitator with close ties to the Taliban. The security force also detained other suspected militants. | "2010-01-20T00:00:00" | detention | Kunduz | Chahar Darah | Basuz | foreign fighter facilitator | 0 | 3 | foreign fighter facilitator;other suspected militants | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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ISAF Conducts Operation in Ghazni | 2010-01-CA-096 | ISAF Conducts Operation in Ghazni
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-096
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21) - An Afghan-led-international security force operation last night killed four insurgents in Qarabagh district, Ghazni Province.
Designed to capture a high-level Taliban commander who was known to direct attacks against Afghan and ISAF forces, train Taliban members and facilitate the movement of foreign fighters as well as weapons in the area, the joint force engaged insurgents while clearing a compound and killed them.
During the operation, 11 women and 24 children were protected.
While conducting the operation, a young man estimated to be 15-years-old displayed hostile intent and grabbed the weapon of a service member. He was shot and killed.
One insurgent in the compound was detained during the operation.
No innocent Afghan civilians were harmed in this operation. | "2010-01-20T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Ghazni | Qara Bagh | Taliban | High-level Taliban commander | 4 | 1 | one | four | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Militants captured in Khost | 2010-01-CA-099 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Ghazni, Kandahar, Khost, Kunduz, Parwan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-099
For Immediate Release
In Khost last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the village of Goldar, in the Sabari district and captured a Haqqani commander, responsible for buying weapons, ammunition and directing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The joint team also captured other militants. | "2010-01-20T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Goldar | Haqqani | commander | 0 | 3 | commander;other militants | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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3 detained in Kandahar | 2010-01-CA-099 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Ghazni, Kandahar, Khost, Kunduz, Parwan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-099
For Immediate Release
In Kandahar today, a joint security force stopped a vehicle near Maiwand village in the Maiwand district. While searching the vehicle and a nearby compound, the Afghan-international security force found three men, including one with fragmentation wounds he was unable to explain, who were attempting to bury a handheld radio. The three men were detained and medical care was provided to the one with injuries. | "2010-01-21T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Maiwand | Maiwand | 0 | 3 | three | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Insurgents Killed in Ghazni | 2010-01-CA-099 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Search Compounds in Ghazni, Kandahar, Khost, Kunduz, Parwan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-099
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the village of Qal-eh-ye-Bara, in the Qarah Bagh district of Ghazni province. During the operation the joint force responded to an imminent threat and killed insurgents and captured another. | "2010-01-21T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Ghazni | Qara Bagh | Qala-ye Bara | 2 | 1 | another | insurgents | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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ISAF Conducts Operation in Kunar | 2010-01-CA-127 | ISAF Conducts Operation in Kunar
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-127
For Immediate Release
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Jan. 21) - ISAF forces killed several armed insurgents today in the Pech District of Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Forces identified insurgents maneuvering to a fighting position previously used to stage attacks against ISAF.
After positively identifying the insurgents, ISAF forces conducted an airstrike on their position.
ISAF follows strict guidelines when engaging in deadly force against confirmed insurgents and their activities.
No civilians were injured and there have been no reports of damage. | "2010-01-21T00:00:00" | airstrike | Kunar | Pech | 3 | 0 | several | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 Insurgents Detained in Kandahar City | 2010-01-CA-112 | Jan 23: Insurgent's Mortars Damage Mosque
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-112
For Immediate Release
In Kandahar last night, a joint security force searched a compound in north Kandahar City and captured a Taliban facilitator with
close ties to several militant networks. The Afghan-international security force also detained another suspected insurgent. | "2010-01-22T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 2 | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Suspected Insurgents Detained in Zabul | 2010-01-CA-112 | Jan 23: Insurgent's Mortars Damage Mosque
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-112
For Immediate Release
In Zabul yesterday, a joint security force set up a temporary roadblock on a major highway north of the village of Mohammad Ali Kalay, in the Sajoy district. The Afghan-international security force searched a bus and detained suspected insurgents.
No shots were fired and no Afghan civilians were harmed in any of these operations. | "2010-01-22T00:00:00" | detention | Zabul | Shah Joy | Mohammad Ali Kalay | 0 | 2 | suspected insurgents | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Taliban Facilitator Detained in Helmand | 2010-01-CA-112 | Jan 23: Insurgent's Mortars Damage Mosque
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-112
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 23) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound outside the village of Qari Saheh Kalay, in the Nad Ali district of Helmand and captured a Taliban facilitator, known to buy and transport weapons. The security force found IED materials during the search. | "2010-01-23T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nad Ali | Qari Saleh Kalay | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 1 | a facilitator | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Joint Force Shoots, Kills Suspected Insurgent | 2010-01-CA-120 | Joint Force Shoots, Kills Suspected Insurgent
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-120
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 24) - An Afghan-international security force operating in Sangin district, Helmand Province, observed a male Afghan behaving in a suspicious manner near a patrol base yesterday.
After observing the suspected insurgent for several minutes, it was apparent to the force that he was emplacing an IED. After firing warning shots, the man continued digging, and he was shot and killed.
The suspected insurgent's body was taken to the nearby forward operating base where it was later collected by his family.
There were no other injuries or casualties in this incident. | "2010-01-23T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Helmand | Sangin | 1 | 0 | a male Afghan | true | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 Insurgents Detained in Khost | 2010-01-CA-126 | Jan. 26: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-126
For Immediate Release
In Khost last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound north of the village of Khalbesat, in the Wahidullah Bak district after intelligence indicated militant activity. The joint force captured a pair of insurgents and found multiple media devices, an automatic rifle, a shotgun and explosive ingredients. | "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Wahidullah Bak | Khalbesat | 0 | 2 | a pair | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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3 insurgents captured in Helmand | 2010-01-CA-126 | Jan. 26: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-126
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound in a rural area of the Nawa district in Helmand province last night and captured a Taliban IED cell leader responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The assault force also detained a pair of insurgents. | "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nawa | Taliban | IED cell leader | 0 | 3 | one;pair | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Detentions and death of one in Nangarhar | 2010-01-CA-126 | Jan. 26: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-126
For Immediate Release
In Nangarhar last night, a joint security force searched a compound in a rural area south of the town of Mernlah, in the Khugyani
district, and captured a Taliban facilitator with direct ties to several militant Taliban networks and other insurgents.
One militant was killed when he confronted the joint force with an imminent threat.
The search uncovered several illegal weapons, including automatic rifles and grenades.
No Afghan civilians were harmed in any of these operations. | "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | captureandkill | Nangarhar | Khugiani | Mernlah | Taliban | facilitator | 1 | 3 | other insurgents | one | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Insurgents Captured in Kandahar | 2010-01-CA-126 | Jan. 26: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-126
For Immediate Release
In Kandahar last night, a joint security force searched compounds in west Kandahar City and captured a Taliban facilitator and a group of other insurgents responsible for weapons movement and coordinating assassinations against Afghan citizens. | "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | Taliban | facilitator | 0 | 4 | a group;facilitator | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Joint Operation Against Senior IED facilitator | 2010-01-CA-130 | Joint Operation Against Senior IED facilitator
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-130
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 27) - An Afghan-international security force conducted operations in Helmand near the Pakistan border early Jan. 25, which resulted in two insurgents killed including a senior IED facilitator.
The joint force went to an area in Chagai Hills where the insurgents had collected a large amount of fertilizer containing
ammonium nitrate, a key ingredient used to create improvised explosive devices. The bomb-making material was placed on a truck and driven north toward central Helmand.
Afghan forces set up a road block about 50 km from the border and stopped the vehicle. As Afghan forces approached the vehicle, the insurgents displayed hostile intent and were killed.
A search of the truck yielded 20 tons of the fertilizer containing ammonium nitrate. The material was destroyed where it was
found.
As the truck was being engaged, a joint force moved against the initial cache in Chagai Hills where insurgents collected the fertilizer.
| "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Helmand | Chagai Hills | senior IED facilitator | 2 | 0 | two | true | false | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Several Insurgents Detained in Logar | 2010-01-CA-126 | Jan. 26: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-126
For Immediate Release
In Logar province last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the village of Shahtut, in the Mohammad Agha district, and detained several insurgents. | "2010-01-25T00:00:00" | detention | Logar | Mohammad Agha | Shahtut | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Afghan-International Force Engages Insurgents in Baghlan | 2010-01-CA-135 | Afghan-International Force Engages Insurgents in Baghlan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-135
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 28) - An Afghan-international security force came under fire from a large number of insurgents while conducting a patrol in Baghlan province, Jan. 27.
The insurgents were firing rocket-propelled grenades across a river. The patrol called for air support. ISAF air assets bombed and strafed the insurgents in a tree line. ANSF forces estimate 12-20 insurgents were killed.
The patrol continued its mission and suffered no injuries.
There were no reports of civilian casualties in the operation. | "2010-01-27T00:00:00" | airstrike | Baghlan | 12 | 0 | 12-20 | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Joint Force Seizes Insurgents, Drugs, Weapons | 2010-01-CA-132 | Joint Force Seizes Insurgents, Drugs, Weapons
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-132
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 27) - An Afghan-led joint security force detained two insurgents and discovered drugs and weapons during a search operation in the Nad-Ali district, Helmand Province.
The operation, which netted 10 kg of opium, a rocket-propelled grenade and two AK-47s, was done to increase freedom of movement and security for Afghan civilians by eliminating insurgent safe havens. No Afghan civilians were harmed during this operation. | "2010-01-27T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nad Ali | 0 | 2 | two | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Senior IED Facilitator Killed | 2010-01-CA-034 | Senior IED Facilitator Killed
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-034
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 6) - A senior Taliban IED facilitator, and several of other insurgents were killed Jan. 28, during a coordinated operation near the Pakistan border, led by Afghanistan National Security Forces.
After the ANSF had been provided with information, and supported by their International Security and Assistance Force partners, the ANSF located the vehicle in which a senior Taliban leader was travelling. When the ANSF signalled for the vehicle to stop, the insurgents responded by opening fire on ANSF troops. A couple of insurgents were killed, including the senior IED facilitator, after the ANSF took self-defensive actions.
As ANSF forces secured the area, two additional vehicles approached and a few additional insurgents were killed and one captured during a gun battle with the joint force.
The vehicles were searched and more than six tons of opium was found and destroyed on the spot.
This operation took place in open desert and no civilians were reported injured. | "2010-01-28T00:00:00" | captureandkill | South-East Afghanistan | Near the Pakistan border | Taliban | senior IED facilitator | 3 | 1 | one | several;facilitator | true | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | true |
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Airstrike Kills Insurgents | 2010-01-CA-148 | Airstrike Kills Insurgents, Protects Civilians
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-148
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30) - Afghan National Army and international forces were attacked by insurgents yesterday during a mission to detain known terrorists in Morghab district, Badghis province. The partnered force returned fire with precision guided munitions killing more than a dozen enemy combatants.
The Afghan-led force was engaged by small-arms fire as they were leaving the Bala Morghab village. A large group of insurgents fired from covered positions outside the village and continued to fire at the combined force and into the surrounding community.
The joint force requested air support to minimize the risk of civilian casualties. Coalition aircraft dropped several precision-guided munitions on insurgent locations.
No civilian casualties or property damage was reported. | "2010-01-29T00:00:00" | airstrike | Badghis | Morghab | Bala Morghab | 13 | 0 | more than a dozen | true | false | false | true | false | true | true | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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ANA, ISAF to Investigate Early Morning Incident | 2010-Jan-CA-005 | ANA, ISAF to Investigate Early Morning Incident
JOINT PRESS RELEASE
GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE
2010-Jan-CA-005
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30) - A joint Afghan-international security force unit received small arms fire from an unknown source while conducting an operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak Province, early this morning. The joint patrol returned fire.
Initial post-operational reports indicate the small arms fire originated from an Afghan National Army (ANA) combat outpost, and the subsequent air support called by the joint force likely killed at least four ANA soldiers.
"We work extremely hard to coordinate and synchronize our operations. This is a regrettable incident and our thoughts go out to the families of those killed and wounded," said Brig Gen. Eric Tremblay, ISAF Spokesperson.
"As stated in the Afghan Ministry of Defence news release issued earlier today, ISAF and ANA will conduct a joint investigation to determine the facts and circumstances of this unfortunate incident," said MOD spokesman Gen. Azimi. | "2010-01-30T00:00:00" | airstrike | Wardak | Sayyedabad | ANA | 4 | 0 | four | true | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Afghan-ISAF Forces Capture IED Facilitator | 2010-02-CA-033 | Afghan-ISAF Forces Capture IED Facilitator
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-033
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 6) - On Jan. 30, a combined team of Afghanistan National Security Force and International Security and Assistance Force partners captured an IED facilitator near Malmand Chinnah, Sangin, Helmand Province.
ANSF and ISAF forces located the vehicle in which the Taliban IED facilitator was travelling as he made his way North through Helmand. When ANSF signalled for the vehicle to stop and told the occupants to get out, the two men in the vehicle did so and surrendered without incident. As they approached, ANSF also found a woman in the vehicle. The woman was led to safety by ANSF and protected throughout the operation.
When the two men identified themselves to the ANSF, one of them was confirmed to be a Taliban IED facilitator. Both men were detained for further questioning. The woman was not detained. | "2010-01-30T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Sangin | Malmand Chinnah | Taliban | IED facilitator | 0 | 2 | two | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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Several Insurgents Detained in Khost | 2010-01-CA-004 | Feb. 1: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-004
For Immediate Release
In Khost province last night, a joint security force searched a series of compounds south of the village of Goldar, in the Sabari district and detained several insurgents. The combined force found several weapons, including automatic rifles and ammunition.
No shots were fired and no Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations. | "2010-01-31T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Goldar | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Kandahar | 2010-01-CA-004 | Feb. 1: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-01-CA-004
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 1) - An Afghan-international security force searched a compound in the town of Chahar Bagh, in the Nahr-e-Saraj district of Kandahar last night and detained several suspected insurgents. | "2010-01-31T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Arghandab | Chahar Bagh | 0 | 3 | several | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Insurgents Killed in Helmand | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In Helmand Province Monday, an ISAF patrol operating in the area of Naqilabad Kalay in the Nad-e Ali District was fired upon by heavily-armed insurgents using a vehicle mounted weapon and small arms. The ISAF patrol returned fire and killed the insurgents.
No Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations. | "2010-02-01T00:00:00" | insurgentskilled | Helmand | Nad Ali | Naqilabad Kalay | 3 | 0 | heavily-armed insurgents | true | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Suspected Insurgents Captured in Helmand | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
Also in Helmand yesterday, a joint force stopped a vehicle near Kherwaray in the Nowzad district, after intelligence indicated militant activity, and detained a few suspected insurgents. The Afghan-international security force also searched a compound near Kherwaray, after intelligence indicated individuals associated with a Taliban commander were present, and detained a few suspected insurgents. | "2010-02-01T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nawzad | Kherwaray | commander | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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3 men detained in Helmand | 2010-02-CA-032 | Afghan, International Forces Detain Men Suspected of IED Production
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-032
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 6) - In the early hours of Feb. 2, Afghan National Security Forces with International Security and Assistant Force partners conducted an operation to find an IED facilitator and planner, just south of Marjeh. ANSF forces searched three compounds looking for IEDs and the materials used in their production. Two IEDs, a 105mm artillery shell, and ammonium nitrate were found.
Six men were located during the search and were questioned regarding their involvement in the production of IEDs. As a result of the questioning, three of the men were detained for further investigation.
No civilians were injured in the conduct of this operation. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Marja | Marjah | 0 | 3 | three | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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2 Insurgents Detained in Helmand | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 3) - Yesterday an Afghan-international security force searched a small compound in a rural area of the Nad Ali district, Helmand Province where intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force detained a pair of suspected insurgents, and found Taliban propaganda and a grenade. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nad Ali | 0 | 2 | pair | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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3 insurgents captured in Kandahar | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In Kandahar yesterday, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in west Kandahar City last night, where intelligence indicated militant activity, and captured a Taliban facilitator and a pair of other insurgents responsible for distributing IED components and explosives to Taliban networks. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Kandahar City | facilitator | 0 | 3 | facilitator;pair | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | false |
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3 insurgents captured in Kandahar | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In another Kandahar operation yesterday, a joint security force searched a compound in the town of Adirah in the Arghandab district, after intelligence confirmed militant activity, and captured a Taliban sub-commander responsible for organizing suicide and IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The joint team also detained a pair of other insurgents. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Kandahar | Arghandab | Adirah | Taliban sub-commander | 0 | 3 | pair;sub-commander | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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A few suspected insurgents detained in Khost | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In another Khost operation last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound outside the village of Bakhtanah in the Sabari district, after intelligence confirmed militant activity, and detained a few suspected insurgents. The joint force also found rifles and possible bomb-making materials. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Bakhtana | 0 | 3 | a few | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Insurgents Captured in Khost | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In Khost last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a series of compounds around the village of Goldar in the Sabari district, after intelligence found militant activity, and captured a Haqqani commander responsible for IED attacks and coordinating the shipment of weapons and rockets. When confronted, the Haqanni commander identified himself, and the joint security team also detained a few other insurgents and found multiple weapons including rifles and a shotgun. | "2010-02-02T00:00:00" | detention | Khost | Sabari district | Goldar | Haqqani | commander | 0 | 4 | a few other insurgents;commander | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | true |
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2 suspects detained in Helmand | 2010-02-CA-025 | Feb. 4: Afghan-International Security Force Searches Compounds in Ghazni Province
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-025
For Immediate Release
In Helmand yesterday, a joint security force searched a vehicle northwest of Marjah in Nad Ali district after intelligence information indicated militant activity. The force discovered several AK-47s, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, several RPG rounds, handheld radios and a machine gun. The men in the car were detained for further questioning. | "2010-02-03T00:00:00" | detention | Helmand | Nad Ali | Marjah | 0 | 2 | the men | false | true | false | false | true | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
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Handful of suspected insurgents detained in Wardak | 2010-02-CA-017 | Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-02-CA-017
For Immediate Release
In Wardak this morning, an Afghan-international security force searched a compound in a rural area of the Rashidan district, after intelligence confirmed militant activity, and detained a handful of suspected insurgents. | "2010-02-03T00:00:00" | detention | Wardak | Rashidan | 0 | 4 | a handful | false | true | true | false | false | true | false | false | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | false |
ISAF Press Releases Dataset Description
- Homepage: [N/A]
- Repository: [N/A]
- Paper: A Knock on the Door: 22 Months of ISAF Press Releases
- Point of Contact: Alex Strick van Linschoten (@strickvl)
Dataset Summary
The ISAF Press Releases dataset contains data used as the basis for the research paper "A Knock on the Door: 22 Months of ISAF Press Releases". The dataset provides a comprehensive collection of press releases issued by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan from December 1, 2009, to February 21, 2013. The press releases were collected, processed, and annotated to extract information about kill-capture missions carried out by ISAF during this period. The dataset offers valuable insights into the nature and extent of these operations, providing a historical record of ISAF's activities in Afghanistan. It consists of 4822 press release reports, each labelled with information about the event, including the date, location, target group, and the number of people killed or captured (as represented in the data). The dataset is provided as a single Parquet file without predefined splits.
Supported Tasks and Leaderboards
named-entity-recognition
: The dataset can be used to train a model for Named Entity Recognition, which involves identifying mentions of people killed or captured in the press releases. Success on this task is typically measured by achieving a high F1 score. The baseline metric would be to compare against the labels provided in the dataset.event-extraction
: The dataset supports Event Extraction, which involves identifying occurrences of kills or captures mentioned in the press releases. Success on this task is typically measured by achieving a high F1 score. The baseline metric would be to compare against the labels provided in the dataset.text-classification
: The dataset can be used for Document Classification, where the goal is to classify press releases as mentioning kills, captures, or other categories. Success on this task is typically measured by achieving a high Accuracy. The baseline metric would be to compare against the labels provided in the dataset.
Languages
The press releases in the dataset are entirely in English. They contain military jargon and Afghanistan-specific places and context, which are explained in the associated research paper.
Dataset Structure
Data Instances
Here is an example instance from the dataset:
{
"name": "Afghan-Led Clearing Operation Kills more than 20 Insurgents in Paktiya",
"eventrefnumber": "2010-08-CA-135",
"text": "Afghan-Led Clearing Operation Kills more than 20 Insurgents in Paktiya\n ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-135 For Immediate Release Download PDF\n\n KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 12) - An Afghan and coalition security force killed more than 20 armed insurgents during an on-going clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Haqqani Network's freedom of movement in Dzadran district of Paktiya province. This area is known Haqqani Network safe haven and used to stage attacks into Kabul and the Khost-Gardez pass. When the security force arrived, dozens of insurgents occupied entrenched fighting positions throughout the mountainous area, preparing to engage the security force with machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons. An air weapons team suppressed the enemy resulting in more than 20 insurgents killed so far. \"The Haqqani Netrwork is a prevalent insurgent threat in Afghanistan right now. Afghan and coalition forces are focused on smothering their influence and power,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operation Center director. \"Every day we are taking more insurgents off the battlefield so that Afghans can live in peace.\" This clearing operation is still ongoing. ISAF will provide updates as they become available.",
"StartDate": "2010-08-12",
"eventtype": "insurgentskilled",
"province": "Paktya",
"citydistrict": "Zadran",
"village": "",
"targetgroup": "Haqqani",
"commander": "",
"position": "",
"minkilled": "21",
"mincaptured": "0",
"capturedcharacterisation": "",
"killedcharacterisation": "more than 20",
"killq": "true",
"captureq": "false",
"killcaptureraid": "true",
"airstrike": "true",
"noshotsfired": "false",
"dataprocessed": "true",
"flagged": "false",
"glossarymeta": "false",
"minleaderskilled": "0",
"minfacilitatorskilled": "0",
"minleaderscaptured": "0",
"minfacilitatorscaptured": "0",
"leaderq": "false"
}
Data Fields
name
: The name or title of the press release.eventrefnumber
: The reference number for the event, usually mentioned in the press release itself.text
: The full text of the press release.StartDate
: The date of the event itself, not the press release.eventtype
: The type of event (e.g., "insurgentskilled").province
: The province where the event occurred.citydistrict
: The city or district where the event occurred.village
: The village where the event occurred.targetgroup
: The target group (e.g., "Haqqani") mentioned in the press release.commander
: A boolean indicating whether a "commander" was part of the event.position
: The position of the targeted individual(s) mentioned in the press release.minkilled
: The minimum number of people killed based on the text.mincaptured
: The minimum number of people captured based on the text.capturedcharacterisation
: The language used to characterize the number of people captured.killedcharacterisation
: The language used to characterize the number of people killed.killq
: A boolean indicating whether someone was killed.captureq
: A boolean indicating whether someone was captured.killcaptureraid
: A boolean indicating whether the event was a kill-capture raid.airstrike
: A boolean indicating whether an airstrike was involved.noshotsfired
: A boolean indicating whether the press release mentioned that the raid was carried out with no shots fired.dataprocessed
: An internal field indicating whether the entry was processed.flagged
: An internal field indicating whether the entry was flagged for being interesting.glossarymeta
: A boolean indicating whether the entry contains interesting characterizations for compiling a glossary.minleaderskilled
: The minimum number of "leaders" killed.minfacilitatorskilled
: The minimum number of "facilitators" killed.minleaderscaptured
: The minimum number of "leaders" captured.minfacilitatorscaptured
: The minimum number of "facilitators" captured.leaderq
: A boolean indicating whether the press release claimed that a "leader" was captured or killed.
Data Splits
The dataset is provided as a single Parquet file without predefined splits.
Original JSON files are available at original_json_data/
in this repository,
as is the script (scripts/export_script.py
) that was used to convert the
individual JSON files to the single .parquet
file.
Dataset Creation
Curation Rationale
The dataset was created to provide a comprehensive and publicly accessible record of ISAF's kill-capture missions in Afghanistan, as reported in their press releases. The motivation was to enable scholars, legal teams, and others to analyze and understand the nature and extent of these operations, as the original ISAF website no longer exists in the same form. The dataset serves as an important historical artifact for Afghan history and provides a means to reverse-engineer the minimum numbers of people killed and captured by ISAF during the specified period.
Source Data
Initial Data Collection and Normalization
The initial data collection involved manually copying the text of press releases from the ISAF website (http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/) into Tinderbox software. The press releases were collected from December 1, 2009, to February 21, 2013, covering a period of over 21 months. All available press releases during this period were included in the dataset.
The collected press releases were then processed to split them into individual incident reports. If a press release mentioned multiple incidents, they were separated into distinct entries. The text of the press releases was not modified and remains in its original form.
Who are the source language producers?
The press releases were written by the press office and media relations team of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) and later NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) during the specified period. They were created by human writers as official communications from ISAF/NATO.
Annotations
Annotation process
The annotation process involved reading each press release and evaluating it against a set of variables. The annotations were performed using Tinderbox software. The variables included:
- Basic data: Incident name, reference number, date of the incident.
- Location data: Province, district, village name (if provided).
- Target data: Target group, claimed capture of a "leader" or someone in a leadership position, specific position of the target.
- Numerics: Indication of someone being killed or detained, minimum number killed or detained, exact terms used to refer to those detained or killed, numbers of "leaders" and "facilitators" claimed to be killed or captured, classification as a "capture-or-kill" raid, involvement of an airstrike. The annotator used a fixed list of interpretations for certain terms when estimating the minimum numbers of people killed or detained. Detailed explanations of the annotation process and variable definitions are provided in the associated research paper.
Who are the annotators?
The sole annotator of the dataset was Alex Strick van Linschoten, the lead researcher on the project, with support from Felix Kuehn.
Personal and Sensitive Information
The dataset contains names and locations mentioned in the original press releases, which were publicly issued by ISAF. No additional personal or sensitive information was included, and no steps were taken to anonymize or protect the identities of individuals mentioned in the press releases.
Considerations for Using the Data
Social Impact of Dataset
The dataset provides an important historical record of ISAF's activities in Afghanistan during the specified period. It enables scholars, legal teams, and others to access and analyze this information, contributing to a better understanding of the events and their impact. The availability of this data is crucial for Afghan history and ensures that the information remains accessible even though the original ISAF website no longer exists in its previous form.
However, it is important to consider the potential biases and limitations of the dataset, as discussed in the following sections.
Discussion of Biases
The dataset reflects the inherent biases and limitations of ISAF's presence and understanding of Afghanistan. The press releases were created by ISAF/NATO and may not provide a complete or unbiased account of the events. The categorization of those detained or killed may not be standardized across the entire period, and certain incidents may not have been published.
It is important to recognize that the dataset represents the perspective and narrative of ISAF/NATO and may not necessarily reflect the experiences or viewpoints of other stakeholders, particularly the Afghan population.
Other Known Limitations
The dataset has several known limitations:
- Incomplete coverage: The dataset does not provide a complete picture of all ISAF's capture-or-kill operations in Afghanistan during the specified period. It is limited to the incidents reported in the press releases.
- Underrepresentation of air strikes: Air strikes are underrepresented in the dataset due to the vague descriptions of "air assets" involved in incidents. It is often impossible to determine the type of weapons or aircraft used.
- Potential inconsistencies: The categorization of those detained or killed may not be standardized across the entire period, and there may be inconsistencies in the reporting of incidents.
- Users of the dataset should be aware of these limitations and consider them when drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on the data.
Additional Information
Dataset Curators
The dataset was created by Alex Strick van Linschoten and Felix Kuehn as part of their research project.
Licensing Information
This dataset is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. For more information, see https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
Citation Information
@article{strick_van_linschoten_kuehn_2011,
author = {Alex Strick van Linschoten and Felix Kuehn},
title = {A Knock on the Door: 22 Months of ISAF Press Releases},
journal = {Afghanistan Analysts Network},
year = {2011},
month = {October},
day = {12},
url = {https://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/special-reports/a-knock-on-the-door-22-months-of-isaf-press-releases/}
}
Contributions
Many thanks to the Afghanistan Analysts Network for funding the research.
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