{ "name": "Insurgents Detained in Kandahar", "eventrefnumber": "2009-12-CA-058", "text": "Dec. 4: Insurgents Detained in Kandahar\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

2009-12-CA-058
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 4) - An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants in Kandahar province today after searching a compound known to be used by a Taliban facilitator.

The joint security force targeted the compound near the village
of Nurayo Kariz, approximately 10 miles northeast of Kandahar City in
Arghandab district.  The force searched the compound without incident
and detained the militants, including the Taliban facilitator.  No shots
were fired and no one was injured.

The Taliban uses an extensive network of supply routes in
southern Afghanistan to arm and equip its militant elements within the
country. Afghan and international security forces partner personnel and
resources to block these routes and ensure the safety and well being of
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