Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Haqqani Leaders in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-230 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 20) – Afghan and coalition forces conducted three operations in Khost province targeting Haqqani leaders, killing several armed insurgents and detaining more than 10 suspected insurgents yesterday. 
 Also in Terayzai district, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani leader along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation.   Intelligence reports indicate the Haqqani leader was responsible for the coordination of improvised explosive devices and ambush attacks targeting coalition and Afghan forces. He also was responsible for facilitating weapons for direct action cells in both Sabari and Terayzai districts.   The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound in the district to search for the 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 the Haqqani leader and several suspected insurgents.
  The joint security team conducted these operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.