Afghan, coalition forces target Haqqani, Taliban leadership in east
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-288 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 25) – Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspects and killed two armed insurgents during two joint security operations targeting Haqqani and Taliban networks in Khost and Logar provinces yesterday.   In Logar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader responsible for orchestrating attacks against coalition forces in Baraki Barak district detaining two suspected insurgents during a security operation.   The targeted Taliban leader is responsible for orchestrating improvised explosive device attacks and direct and indirect fire attacks against coalition forces in Baraki Barak district. He is also the acting Taliban leader for Baraki Barak district. Recent reporting links him to several IED attacks and it is likely that he is in possession of several machine guns.   The security force followed intelligence tips to the potential compound of the Taliban leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the building. After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining two suspected insurgents.   The operations were conducted in the hours of darkness to minimize risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.