2012-06-S-032
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 18, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents associated with an IMU commander in Yaftal-e Sufla district, Badakhshan province, today. The security force also seized multiple small-arms and ammunition as a result of this operation. No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during the operation.

2012-06-S-036
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 20, 2012)
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today that the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader responsible for the May 22 kidnapping of four aid workers in Badakhshan was one of the insurgents detained during an operation in Yaftal-e Sufla district, Badakhshan province, Monday. The IMU leader is currently in the custody of security forces.