Forces Target Taliban, Haqqani Network Attack Leaders
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-111 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 10, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban and Haqqani Network leaders for their involvement in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, detaining several suspected insurgents in Kunduz, Logar and Kandahar provinces yesterday.  In Logar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network insurgent who facilitates weapons into Charkh district for insurgent attacks on coalition forces, detaining one suspected insurgent during a security operation.  The targeted Haqqani Network facilitator is based in Paktiya and Khost provinces. Recent reporting indicates he provided weapons for attacks with other Haqqani Network insurgents in the district.  Security forces followed leads to the target location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. One suspected insurgent was detained after initial questioning at the scene.
 The security force conducted these operations without firing their weapons and no women or children were injured or detained.