name: Taliban Leader Detained in Helmand
text: Taliban Leader Detained in Helmand ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-207 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 16, 2010)   Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces detained a Taliban leader in Nad  Ali district, Helmand province, Nov. 13. The Taliban leader planned, coordinated and executed improvised explosive device attacks against ANSF and ISAF. He has also been directly involved with Taliban leaders in Pakistan in the facilitation of suicide bombers. Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led the joint security force to the suspected location of the Taliban leader. Upon arrival at the location, the force called out all occupants in order to allow them to exit peacefully. A total of six men, three women, and six children were protected. After initial questioning, Afghan National Security Forces decided to detain the men and after further questioning by Afghan authorities, the Taliban leader was identified.