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2012-12-S-020

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 23, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader and detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, today. The leader planned, facilitated and executed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province. He also directed the movement of Haqqani fighters and emplaced improvised explosive devices. 