ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 1, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-001 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (April 1, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained more than 10 additional suspected insurgents while targeting a Taliban weapons expert in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday.   The Taliban insurgent is an improvised explosive device and suicide vest expert, and is a key leader in the Kunduz suicide attack network. He is directly responsible for a February suicide attack in the district and coordinates with Taliban leadership and attack coordinators in Wardak province, Kabul and Pakistan.   The joint security force targeted a compound in the Imam Sahib district, based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from citizens. While moving into position, the force observed a group of suspected insurgents fleeing the area. The security force peacefully secured and cleared the original compound, detained several suspected insurgents. After questioning the residents, the force pursued individuals who had fled.    The security force isolated a second set of buildings, calling for all occupants to exit peacefully, before detaining several more insurgents for further questioning.   The security force then moved to detain two additional insurgents hiding in a ditch. The security force called for them to exit the ditch peacefully. As the security force approached, the armed insurgents opened fire with AK-47s. The security force returned fire, resulting in the two insurgents being killed.    A rocket propelled grenade with six warheads, one AK-47, one chest rack, one shotgun, a machine gun and ammunition were found during the operation. Afghans troops ensured the safety and protection of all women and children before the operation and initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed.

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ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-003 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 2, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed that an Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces partnered unit killed a known Taliban suicide attack network leader in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday.   The Known insurgent was directly responsible for the organization and directing of the Feb 21 suicide attack against a district Governors office, killing 29 Afghan civilians, one Afghan police officer, and wounding 36 other Afghan civilians in Emam Saheb City.  The Taliban leader was also an improvised explosive device and suicide vest expert who targeted Afghan civilians and coalition forces. The Taliban leader also coordinated closely with Taliban leadership and attack-coordinators in Wardak and Kabul provinces as well as in Pakistan. His network conducted multiple suicide attacks throughout Kunduz province.  The Taliban leader’s suicide attack network was responsible for Feb 21 and March 10 suicide attacks in Kunduz province against Afghan National Security Forces which resulted in 35 Afghans killed, including the provincial chief of Police and 50 others wounded, including the chief of the Afghan National Army in Imam Sahib district.  Intelligence reports tracked his location to a compound in Imam Sahib district. While moving into position, the joint security forces observed the Taliban leader and another insurgent flee the area to hide in a ditch.  The combined security forces moved to detain the two insurgents. The joint security force maneuvered on the two insurgents, calling them to exit the ditch peacefully. As the joint security force approached, the armed insurgents opened fire with AK-47’s. The security force returned fire, killing the Taliban leader and the other insurgent.