Several suspected individuals detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-180 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24)  Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Haqqani network leader and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.  The Haqqani network leader is responsible for a group of insurgents who conduct improvised explosive devices attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-185 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011) ISAF confirmed yesterday, a Haqqani network leader was detained during Afghan and coalition operations in Khost province, Feb. 23.  The network leader was responsible for a group of insurgents who conducted IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated weapons and other insurgent supplies throughout the district.