Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Insurgent Leaders in East, South
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-270
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 24, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban and Haqqani Network leadership during operations in Khost, Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces, detaining more than 15 suspected insurgents yesterday.
 In Kandahar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader who operates in Spin Boldak district, detaining numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation.

The targeted Taliban leader is responsible for planning and executing attacks against coalition forces. He is associated with other Taliban leaders in the province to include the Spin Boldak district Taliban leader. Recent reporting indicates he had Taliban insurgents place improvised explosive devices for future attacks.
 Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in the district, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. The suspected insurgents were detained for their insurgent activities after initial questioning at the scene.
 Multiple AK-47s, chest racks, a pressure plate, an IED detonation device, 35 blasting caps and ammunition were recovered by the security force.

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UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Status of Detained Taliban Leaders
ISAF Joint Command – Afghanistan 2011-01-S-322 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 28, 2011) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed two Taliban leaders were detained and Noorani Sahib, a Taliban leader was killed during Afghan and coalition forces operations in Kandahar, Nimroz and Zabul provinces Jan. 23, 25 and yesterday respectively.  In Kandahar province, security forces detained a Taliban leader who was responsible for planning and executing attacks against coalition forces. He was associated with other Taliban leaders in the province, including the Spin Boldak district Taliban leader. Recent reporting indicates he had Taliban insurgents place improvised explosive devices for future attacks.  In Nimroz province, the security forces detained a Taliban leader who operated out of Khash Rod district where he was responsible for the distribution and transfer of weapons and explosives in the province. He also had knowledge of and aids in development of Taliban plans to attack coalition forces in the area. He and fellow Taliban insurgents planned a vehicle-borne IED attack on coalition forces in the area according to recent reporting.  Noorani Sahib was a Taliban leader responsible for improvised explosive device and direct-fire attacks, kidnappings and assassinations along Highway 1. He operated primarily in Zabul province’s Tarnek wa Jaldak district and was directly involved with other Taliban leaders. Recent intelligence reports indicated he was planning multiple attacks against both local Afghans and coalition forces.  This is an update to IJC News Release #’s 2011-01-S-270/296/312