ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-180 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24) In Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban cell leader, detaining two suspected insurgents, yesterday.  The Taliban cell leader is directly involved in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, kidnapping of Afghan civilians and has direct contact with multiple Taliban leaders in the area to include the district Taliban shadow governor.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the city, where security forces had all occupants exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-185 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011)  ISAF confirmed yesterday, two Taliban leaders were detained during Afghan and coalition operations in Kandahar and Helmand provinces Feb.23.  The Taliban leader detained in Helmand Feb. 23 had influence over insurgents throughout the district. He was directly involved in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, kidnapping of Afghan civilians and had direct contact with multiple Taliban leaders in the area to include the district Taliban shadow governor.