name: Haqqani Network Sub-commander Sought in Khost
text: Haqqani Network Sub-commander Sought in Khost
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-032 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 3) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents in Khost province Thursday, while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network sub-commander responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device attacks which often harm innocent civilians.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in the village of Shinkay in Khost district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker calling for all occupants to exit the buildings and then cleared the compounds. After questioning the residents, the security force detained the insurgents.  The assault force did not fire their weapons on this operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.
  
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  UPDATE: Haqqani Network Sub-commander Capture Confirmed
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-076 For Immediate Release
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  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 7) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Haqqani Network sub-commander responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.  The commander was captured during an Afghan and coalition force operation in Khost province Thursday.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in the village of Shinkay in Khost district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker calling for all occupants to exit the buildings and then cleared the compounds.  After questioning the residents, the security force detained the commander and three of his associates.  The assault force did not fire their weapons on this operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.