Afghan-Led Force Detains Several Suspected Taliban Insurgents in Paktiya
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-072  For Immediate Release Download PDF

KABUL, Afghanistan (August 8) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Paktiya province Saturday, while in pursuit of a Taliban suicide bomber facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and ammunition.   The security force targeted a compound in the village of Shahak, in Zurmat district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force then detained the suspected insurgents for further questioning.   "Mullah Mohammad Omar's most recent guidance states the Taliban fighters should avoid civilian casualties, yet his fighters conduct indiscriminate suicide bombings in areas heavily populated by Afghan civilians, including women and children," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "His guidance contradicts reality and it is the people that suffer the consequences."   The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the searches.


Update: Afghan-Led Force Captures Taliban Suicide Bomber in Paktiya
 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-108  For Immediate Release Download PDF

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban suicide bomber facilitator during an Afghan-led security force operation in Paktiya province Saturday.   The security force targeted a compound in the village of Shahak in Zurmat district to search for the facilitator, who is responsible for the movement of weapons and ammunition. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force then detained the facilitator and several additional suspected insurgents for further questioning.