KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 16) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader named Malawi Sahib in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today.  The leader distributed weapons and ammunition to insurgent fighters for use in attacks against Afghan forces. During the operation, the insurgent leader was found hiding inside of the compound. Upon being discovered, he lunged toward a member of the force and attempted to seize his weapon.  Assessing an immediate threat, the security force fired, killing Malawi Sahib.