2012-05-S-027
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 15)
In Aliabad district, Kunduz province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The leader plans and organizes roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Aliabad district. He also provides weapons and ammunition to insurgents in the area and attempts to recruit new fighters from throughout the province. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.


2012-05-S-029
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17)
An Afghan and coalition security force confirmed that one of multiple insurgents detained during an operation on Tuesday in Aliabad district, Kunduz province, is a Taliban leader. The leader planned and organized roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also provided weapons and ammunition to insurgents in the area and attempted to recruit new fighters from throughout the province.