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2011-11-S-030

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 18, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation throughout the week in Marjeh district, Helmand province.

Insurgents in the area fired at the security patrol during the operation. The patrol returned fire, resulting in the death of an insurgent leader.

The insurgent leader was responsible for planning attacks against Afghan officials.