Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Insurgent Leaders in East, South
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-270
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 24, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban and Haqqani Network leadership during operations in Khost, Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces, detaining more than 15 suspected insurgents yesterday.

In Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani Network facilitator who operates across the district during a security operation, detaining several suspected insurgents.

The targeted Haqqani Network facilitator supplies mortars and heavy weaponry to Haqqani Network leaders in Sabari district for attacks on Afghan National Army and coalition force members. He has ties to other Haqqani Network leaders and facilitators in the area. Recent reporting indicates he attempted an IED attack on coalition forces in the area.

Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Sabari district. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search and securing the area. Several insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.