Taliban Leaders Targeted, Suspected Insurgents Detained Overnight
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-290 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 23) – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents during three operations in eastern Afghanistan overnight.   A third security force in Logar province detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader for the Baraki Barak area of Logar province. The targeted individual acts as an IED and weapons expert for the Taliban while also planning and executing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Baraki Barak.  The joint security team conducted the operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.

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UPDATE: Taliban IED Expert Confirmed Captured
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-362 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 29, 2010) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader for the Baraki Barak area of Logar province during a Nov. 22 operation.  The targeted individual acted as an improvised explosive device and weapons expert for the Taliban while also planning and executing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Baraki Barak.  Intelligence reports led the security force to a remote compound in Baraki Barak district to search for the individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the area. The security force detained the targeted individual and two of his associates after initial questioning at the scene.  The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.  Note: This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-11-S-290