name: Two detained in Khost
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 23, 2011
  
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-080 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 23, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator and one suspected insurgent, yesterday. The facilitator conducted IED and direct attacks targeting Afghan National Army. He was also responsible for supplying weapons and explosives to insurgents throughout the district. The facilitator had associations with several suicide, mortar, and rocket-propelled grenade attacks in the area. The facilitator was captured at his compound after the combined security force isolated the area and searched several buildings. As Afghan members of the security force interviewed residents, the insurgent facilitator identified himself. The force subsequently detained him, along with one of his associates. During the operation, the force was careful to ensure to the safety of all women and children.