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text: 2012-09-S-016
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 13, 2012)
  Coalition forces confirmed they removed insurgent leader Maulawi Matin from the battle space in Marjeh district, Helmand province Tuesday during an airstrike. The Taliban insurgent is believed to have led a large cell of fighters and was involved in the facilitation of weapons, ammunition and parts for improvised explosive devices throughout Helmand province. He also had links to other key insurgent leaders in the region, operating as a liaison between local insurgents and higher level Taliban leadership based in Pakistan. Maulawi Matin is suspected of actively planning attacks against Afghan National Security Forces patrols and check points in central Helmand.