ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 24, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-084  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2011)  In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban facilitator yesterday.   The facilitator assists the insurgent network with IEDs and weapons for attacks against Afghan security forces.   After extensive intelligence gathering, Afghan members led the force into a compound associated with the facilitator. The combined force cleared several buildings and interviewed local residents. Based on the information provided, the force detained one individual with suspected ties to Taliban activity.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 26, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-093  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 26, 2011)  ISAF today confirms a Taliban facilitator was captured during a security operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Monday. The facilitator assisted the insurgent network with improvised explosive devices and weapons for attacks against Afghan security forces. Also the capture of a Taliban leader can be confirmed. The leader was engaged in planning ambushes and other attacks on Afghan forces. He was captured during a security operation in Nad’ Ali district, Helmand province on May 21.