ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 28, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-104 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 28, 2011) In Orgun district, Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator and several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday.  The facilitator provides facilities and bed-down locations for insurgent fighters while they coordinate future attacks in the district.   The combined security force tracked the facilitator to his compound in the district. The force isolated the compound, and an Afghan soldier called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. Once all civilians were secure, the force searched the compound and interviewed residents. Based on the information provided, the force was able to identify and detain the insurgent facilitator. Additionally, several suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning.