Force Continues Operations in Khost, Disrupts Haqqani Network
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-092 For Immediate Release Download PDF

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 8) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province Tuesday while in pursuit of a Haqqani facilitator responsible for coordinating the movement of Haqqani operatives and supplies. The facilitator is in direct contact with senior Haqqani leadership located in Pakistan.   Afghan and coalition forces targeted a compound in a small village in Sabari district to search for the commander. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained seven suspected insurgents.   The security force found multiple weapons, magazines and a grenade at the scene. The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

UPDATE: Haqqani Network Facilitator Capture in Khost Confirmed
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-107 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 9) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Haqqani facilitator who operates in the Musa Khel district of Khost province.   Afghan and coalition forces captured the commander during an overnight operation in Khost province Tuesday. Afghan and coalition forces targeted a compound in a small village in Sabari district to search for the commander. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area.   After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the facilitator along with six of his associates. The security force found multiple weapons, magazines and a grenade at the scene.   "Facilitators enable insurgent attacks to occur, and these operations take out a key element of the attack chain, creating the time and space necessary to establish governance and stability, said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director."   The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.