ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-042 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 14, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban cell leader during a security operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The cell leader is responsible for IED attacks on Afghan National Army and coalition patrols and he was also involved in the assassinations of local government employees.   The combined security force followed leads to a targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The search was commenced after the safety of the women and children was secured. After interviewing residents, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-047 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) ISAF, today, confirmed the capture of two Taliban leaders. The first is a Taliban Chiriki assassination cell leader who operated in Zhari district, Kandahar province. He was captured during an operation in Dand district, Kandahar province, April 13.