name: Afghan, Coalition Force Continues Targeting, Capturing Haqqani Leaders
text: Afghan, Coalition Force Continues Targeting, Capturing Haqqani Leaders
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-045 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 4)   Afghan and coalition forces have continued their deliberate campaign against the Haqqani Network, successfully targeting and capturing their 60th Haqqani Network leader since Oct. 1. The security force captured a Haqqani leader known to conduct improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition force convoys during an overnight operation in Khost province. Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in Sabari district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the targeted individual, who was detained along with several of his associates. The assault force did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.