Security Force Continues Pursuit of Al Qaeda Operative
 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-08-CA-354 For Immediate Release Download PDF

KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 31) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kunduz province Monday in their continued pursuit of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist connected to several insurgent groups in the area including the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) and the Taliban.   The extremist was recently forced to leave his safe haven in Pakistan and moved to Takhar province with several Al Qaeda members.   The assault force targeted a series of compounds in Kunduz City in pursuit of the Al Qaeda operative. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit each of the compounds peacefully, and then secured the areas. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained two insurgents.   The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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UPDATE Suicide Bomber Detained During Kunduz Operation
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-011  For Immediate Release
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 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 1) - Afghan and coalition security forces assessed one of the insurgents detained in Kunduz province Tuesday was planning to carry out a suicide attack in the near future.   During their search, the security force discovered an intact improvised explosive device wired inside a suitcase.   "This is a significant find," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "The insurgents are trying new indiscriminate tactics and we're happy we foiled this particular attack before anyone was killed or injured."   The security force was in pursuit of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist connected to several insurgent groups in the area including the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and the Taliban. The extremist was recently forced to leave his safe haven in Pakistan and moved to Takhar province with several Al Qaeda members. The assault force, partnered with Afghan National Security Forces and Afghan National Police, targeted a series of compounds in Kunduz City, in pursuit of the Al Qaeda operative. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, and then secured the area.   After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained two insurgents. A female ANP member led a thorough search of the females at the scene ensuring nothing was hidden on them. Along with the suitcase ball bearing IED, the security force also discovered a pistol suppressor along with an IED command wire and initiating devices at the scene.   The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.  This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-08-CA-354
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