ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 19, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-072 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 19, 2011) – An Afghan and International Security Assistance Force detained more than 10 suspected Haqqani Network insurgents during a security operation targeting senior Haqqani leaders in Khost province yesterday.  The Haqqani Network is an insurgent organization operating primarily in the Paktika, Paktiya, and Khost provinces. They conduct high-profile attacks against Afghan government officials, Afghan National Army and coalition forces. Haqqani insurgents are also known to carry out attacks in both, Kabul and Jalalabad.  The combined security force has conducted multiple operations targeting the network in Khost province. During the search, the force secured several compounds and conducted a host of interviews. All together, more than 10 men suspected Haqqani insurgents were detained for further questioning.  Since January, the security force has captured or killed over 30 Haqqani leaders along with several hundred Haqqani operatives.