Insurgent Killed While Forces Pursue Haqqani Facilitator
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-192 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 18) - Afghan and coalition security forces killed an insurgent and detained several more in Khost province Friday while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network facilitator and his cell members.   The facilitator and his cell conduct attacks on Afghan security forces and facilitate the movement of weapons and ammunition that threaten the security of the local population.   Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound north of the village of Guldar in Khost district to search for the facilitator. As the security force arrived on scene, they observed an armed insurgent exit a nearby building and maneuver on the assault force. The assault force engaged and killed the man, who was carrying an automatic weapon, grenade and multiple magazines. The assault force also peacefully detained two individuals, who attempted to run from the target area.   Once the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined security force cleared and secured the compound.   After questioning the residents at the scene, the security force detained additional insurgents. They also found multiple sets of military uniforms, rifles and grenades at the scene.   The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE Haqqani Network Facilitator Captured in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-204  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 19) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Haqqani Network facilitator who facilitated the movement of weapons and ammunition that threaten the security of the local population.   The facilitator was captured during an Afghan and coalition force operation in Khost province Friday. Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound north of the village of Guldar in Khost district to search for the facilitator. As the security force arrived on scene, they observed an armed insurgent exit a nearby building and maneuver on the assault force. The assault force engaged, killing the man who was carrying an automatic weapon, grenade and multiple magazines. The assault force also peacefully detained two individuals, including the facilitator, who attempted to run from the target area.   Once the area was secure, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined security force cleared and secured the compound. After questioning the residents at the scene, the security force detained three additional insurgents.   They also found multiple sets of military uniforms, rifles and grenades at the scene. The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.   This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-09-CA-192