Forces Target Taliban Leaders Throughout Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-197 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 18, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban leaders in Farah, Kandahar, Nangarhar and Paktiya provinces detaining more than 10 suspected insurgents during four security operations yesterday.  In Kandahar province Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation.  The security force targeted the Taliban leader who operates within Maiwand district. He is responsible for coordinating attacks, gathering intelligence and movement of supplies to support Taliban insurgent activity. He is associated with Pakistan-based Taliban leadership. Recent reporting indicates he observed a possible IED attack in the area.  Security forces followed leads to the target location in the district, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.

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UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban Leader in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-227 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 20, 2011) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed a Taliban leader was detained during an Afghan and coalition forces operation in Kandahar province Jan. 17.  The Taliban leader operated within Maiwand district and was associated with Pakistan-based Taliban leadership. He was responsible for coordinating attacks, gathering intelligence and movement of supplies to support Taliban insurgent activity. Recent reporting indicates he observed a possible IED attack in the area.