Forces Target Taliban, Haqqani Network Attack Leaders
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-111 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 10, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban and Haqqani Network leaders for their involvement in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, detaining several suspected insurgents in Kunduz, Logar and Kandahar provinces yesterday.  In Kandahar province, Afghan and coalition forces conducted a deliberate clearance of Taliban leaders in the Daman district, detaining two suspected insurgents during a security operation.  The security force targeted Taliban leaders who operate within Kandahar province, in an effort to deny them freedom of movement and safe havens in the province.  Security forces followed leads to the target location in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgent was detained after initial questioning at the scene.  The security force conducted these operations without firing their weapons and no women or children were injured or detained.