Apr. 13: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern, Northern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-035  For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13) - An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants while pursuing a Haqqani facilitator in Khost this morning.   The combined force went to an open area in Alaqehdari, in the Terezai district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search they detained the suspected militants for further questioning.   Haqqani commanders have sought to establish strongholds in Khost Province, disrupt the local government and facilitate the movement of fighters, explosives and weapons into the country.