name: Taliban facilitator detained in Zabul
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 22, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-164 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 22, 2011) In Qalat district, Zabul province, Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator during a security operation yesterday. The facilitator operated in Qalat and Shah Joy districts where he was responsible for moving improvised explosive device materials. He was involved in IED attacks for the purpose of protecting facilitation routes along Highway 1 as well as providing safe haven to Taliban in the area. The facilitator was detained after initial questioning at the scene. Also, several insurgent leaders in Qalat district have turned themselves in to Afghan and coalition forces after being constantly targeted for their insurgent activities within the area.