ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-180 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24) In the same province, in Karezak village of Shah Wali Kot district, Afghan and coalition forces completed a deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement, detaining several suspected insurgents yesterday.  Taliban insurgents in the area are responsible for conducting coordinated attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as they conduct offensive operations in the area.  Intelligence reports led the joint security force to the targeted compounds where Taliban leaders and insurgents are able to move through this area easily due to the lack of Government of Islamic of the Republic of Afghanistan presence. The village has historically been a facilitation route for Taliban insurgents to move money, weapons, fighters, homemade explosive and vehicles into Afghanistan from Pakistan.  Afghan and coalition forces cleared nine compounds suspected of insurgent activity in the area. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the areas. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning on the scene.