name: 4
text: 2012-07-S-003
  For Immediate Release
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (July 2, 2012)
  In Ghazni district, Ghazni province an Afghan and coalition security force apprehended a Taliban improvised explosive device specialist during an operation today. The detained IED expert coordinated and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the region. During the operation the security force killed one insurgent and detained two suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms, grenades and explosives.
  
  2012-07-S-008
  
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (July 5, 2012)
  In Ghazni district, Ghazni province an Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed the Taliban leader known as Hamza was killed during a security operation Monday. Hamza managed several Taliban insurgents in Ghazni and coordinated attacks with other Taliban leaders throughout the region.