ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-043 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 14, 2011) The 8th Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by coalition special operations forces, conducted a clearing operation in Shah Joy district, Zabul province yesterday, which led to the capture of a mid-level Taliban leader. The combined force captured the leader after a tip from local villagers. The man surrendered peacefully to the Afghan commando force without incident.

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-047 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) ISAF, today, confirmed the capture of two Taliban leaders. The first is a Taliban Chiriki assassination cell leader who operated in Zhari district, Kandahar province. He was captured during an operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, April 13.  The second is a Taliban leader and facilitator involved in complex attack planning against coalition forces along Highway 1. He was captured during an operation in Sha Joy district, Zabul province, April 13.