ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-056 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 16, 2011)  In Sperah district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a clearance operation yesterday.  The combined security force conducted a clearance of a known Taliban and Haqqani network safe haven in order to disrupt insurgent activity and prevent future attacks in the province.  The force cleared several buildings in two separate locations. During the initial search, they interviewed residents about insurgent activity in the area. Based on the information the locals provided, five suspected insurgents were detained from different locations.  The force did not fire a shot during the operation and they protected all women and children present.