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ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-045 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 14, 2011) – ISAF has initiated a Joint Incident Assessment Team to assess a combined Afghan-Coalition forces operation in Khost province today, which resulted in six Afghans being killed and one Afghan wounded. The incident occurred as the combined force approached the targeted building in Khost district and was engaged with small arms fire. Coalition forces take every allegation of civilian casualties seriously and will conduct a complete assessment of the engagement.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 4) During an operation, in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader, today. The leader planned attacks against Afghan forces. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

{"name":"3","text":"KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 4)\nDuring an operation, in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader, today. The leader planned attacks against Afghan forces. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.","start_date":"2011-12-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

2012-11-S-015 KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 11, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban direct-action cell leader Zafran during a security operation in Helmand province Saturday. Zafran was believed responsible for conducting improvised explosive device and ambush-style attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his death he was preparing future IED attacks on combined forces, coalition officials said.

{"name":"1","text":"2012-11-S-015\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 11, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban direct-action cell leader Zafran during a security operation in Helmand province Saturday.\nZafran was believed responsible for conducting improvised explosive device and ambush-style attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his death he was preparing future IED attacks on combined forces, coalition officials said.","start_date":"2012-11-10","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 22, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-074
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 22, 2011)
In the Ghorak district, Kandahar province Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban facilitator along with four other insurgents yesterday.

The leader provides improvised explosive device facilitation and logistical support throughout Northern Helmand and north western Kandahar. The Taliban facilitator is responsible for procuring and distributing IED materials with other senior Taliban leaders and IED facilitators. 

Based on intelligence reports, the combined security force targeted a compound and used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, then cleared and secured the compound to search for the targeted Taliban facilitator. After initial questioning, the security force detained three suspected insurgents. The joint security force also secured a separate compound where two more suspected Taliban insurgents were detained.

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2011-03-S-074
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 22, 2011)
In the Ghorak district, Kandahar province Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban facilitator along with four other insurgents yesterday.

The leader provides improvised explosive device facilitation and logistical support throughout Northern Helmand and north western Kandahar. The Taliban facilitator is responsible for procuring and distributing IED materials with other senior Taliban leaders and IED facilitators. 

Based on intelligence reports, the combined security force targeted a compound and used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, then cleared and secured the compound to search for the targeted Taliban facilitator. After initial questioning, the security force detained three suspected insurgents. The joint security force also secured a separate compound where two more suspected Taliban insurgents were detained.","start_date":"2011-03-20","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":5,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 15) In Khost district, Khost province, an Afghan-led and coalition-supported security force captured a Haqqani network leader during an operation today. The leader conducted roadside bomb and direct-fire attacks against Afghan forces in Khost district. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.

{"name":"6","text":"KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 15)\nIn Khost district, Khost province, an Afghan-led and coalition-supported security force captured a Haqqani network leader during an operation today. The leader conducted roadside bomb and direct-fire attacks against Afghan forces in Khost district. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.","start_date":"2012-02-15","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 28, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-093
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 28, 2011) 
In the same province, an ISAF patrol spotted one insurgent displaying hostile acts against coalition forces in Sangin district. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position with small-arms fire, killing the insurgent.

{"name":"One insurgent killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 28, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-093
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 28, 2011) 
In the same province, an ISAF patrol spotted one insurgent displaying hostile acts against coalition forces in Sangin district. After establishing positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position with small-arms fire, killing the insurgent.","start_date":"2011-03-28","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2013-01-S-009 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) – During a security operation in Washer district, Helmand province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force killed the Taliban leader, Mohammad Sayed, and one other insurgent. Mohammad Sayed distributed weapons and ammunition to Taliban fighters. Prior to his death, Sayed was attempting to acquire rockets for attacks targeting Afghan government officials in the province.

{"name":"1","text":"2013-01-S-009\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) – During a security operation in Washer district, Helmand province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force killed the Taliban leader, Mohammad Sayed, and one other insurgent. Mohammad Sayed distributed weapons and ammunition to Taliban fighters. Prior to his death, Sayed was attempting to acquire rockets for attacks targeting Afghan government officials in the province. ","start_date":"2013-01-07","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 7, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-037 For Immediate Release Download PDF KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 7, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Haqqani network leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday. The leader operates out of Sabari district where he coordinates and conducts improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He teaches other Haqqani network insurgents new tactics for house-born IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 
Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.

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2011-02-S-037\nFor Immediate Release\nDownload PDF\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 7, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Haqqani network leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.\nThe leader operates out of Sabari district where he coordinates and conducts improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He teaches other Haqqani network insurgents new tactics for house-born IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.\n
Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.","start_date":"2011-02-05","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Facilitator in Logar ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-12-S-289
For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 25) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator along with several suspected insurgents in a joint security operation in Logar province yesterday.

The Taliban facilitator was involved in planning of attacks against the Afghan government and coalition forces in Kabul City.

Forces detained the facilitator at a targeted location in Pul-e ‘Alam district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call the occupants out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The targeted individual identified himself to authorities during questioning, at which time he was detained. The other suspected insurgents were detained after questioning as well.

The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.

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2010-12-S-289
For Immediate Release
Download PDF

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 25) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator along with several suspected insurgents in a joint security operation in Logar province yesterday.

The Taliban facilitator was involved in planning of attacks against the Afghan government and coalition forces in Kabul City.

Forces detained the facilitator at a targeted location in Pul-e ‘Alam district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call the occupants out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The targeted individual identified himself to authorities during questioning, at which time he was detained. The other suspected insurgents were detained after questioning as well.

The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.","start_date":"2010-12-25","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-09-S-006 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 4, 2012) Yesterday in Reg-e Khan Neshin District of Helmand Province, International Security Assistance Force forces discovered a cache find comprising of 540 kilograms of wet and dry opium. Four individuals were also detained and the narcotics were destroyed at the site of the find.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 21, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-154
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 21, 2011) 
In Bahkar district, Takhar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.

{"name":"Several suspected individuals detained in Takhar","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 21, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-154
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 21, 2011) 
In Bahkar district, Takhar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.","start_date":"2011-02-19","event_type":["detention"],"province":["takhar"],"target_group":["imu;taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

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 Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents during an operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.

The leader is a facilitator involved in IED attack cell operations targeting Afghan security forces in the district.

The Afghan-led combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district, where they cleared several buildings and interviewed residents. Several individuals were identified and detained as a result of on-scene questioning.

During the operation the force discovered and safely destroyed fifteen pounds of wet opium.

No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during this operation.

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2011-05-S-080
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 23, 2011) 
In Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents during an operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.

The leader is a facilitator involved in IED attack cell operations targeting Afghan security forces in the district.

The Afghan-led combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district, where they cleared several buildings and interviewed residents. Several individuals were identified and detained as a result of on-scene questioning.

During the operation the force discovered and safely destroyed fifteen pounds of wet opium.

No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during this operation.","start_date":"2011-05-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["nangarhar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-11-S-028 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Logar province today. The arrested leader is alleged to have performed high profile attack planning, conducted indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank and carried out IED attacks on Afghan security patrols throughout southern Logar province.

{"name":"3","text":"2012-11-S-028\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2012)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Logar province today. The arrested leader is alleged to have performed high profile attack planning, conducted indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank and carried out IED attacks on Afghan security patrols throughout southern Logar province.","start_date":"2012-11-19","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 12, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-038
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces killed several insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today.

The combined forces received rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire from insurgents during operations in the district. After establishing positive identification, the combined forces requested close-air support and engaged the enemy position, killing several insurgents. No civilian casualties or collateral damage was reported during the operation.

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2011-04-S-038
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces killed several insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today.

The combined forces received rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire from insurgents during operations in the district. After establishing positive identification, the combined forces requested close-air support and engaged the enemy position, killing several insurgents. No civilian casualties or collateral damage was reported during the operation.","start_date":"2011-04-12","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 10, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-035 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents during a five-day security operation in Sangin district, Helmand province. Several insurgents were killed during the operation when they engaged the patrol with heavy small-arms fire. During the operation, the patrol found and seized four completed improvised explosive devices, six pressure plates, a quantity of homemade explosives, various other IED components and three AK-47 rifles.

{"name":"Several killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update June 10, 2011\nISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan\n2011-06-S-035\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2011) \nA combined Afghan and coalition force killed several insurgents during a five-day security operation in Sangin district, Helmand province.\nSeveral insurgents were killed during the operation when they engaged the patrol with heavy small-arms fire.\nDuring the operation, the patrol found and seized four completed improvised explosive devices, six pressure plates, a quantity of homemade explosives, various other IED components and three AK-47 rifles.","start_date":"2011-06-10","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Taliban Leader Responsible for Attack on Security Forces ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-01-S-100
For Immediate Release
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 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 9) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader responsible for an attack Jan. 7 in Charkh district during a security operation detaining four suspected insurgents in Logar province yesterday.

The Taliban leader led the complex attack using improvised explosive devices and direct fire as a joint convoy was returning to Combat Outpost Charkh. During the attack, two American soldiers were killed, three Americans wounded and two Afghan National Army soldiers were killed along with one local national.

The Taliban leader operates in the Charkh district of Logar and provides IED, logistical and intelligence support to Taliban insurgents.

A security force followed intelligence reports to a compound in Logar province to search for the senior leader. Afghan forces conducted the callout for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before conducting a search. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained three suspected insurgents.

A second security force targeted a separate compound also in Logar province. Again, Afghan forces conducted the callout for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before conducting a search. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained an additional suspected insurgent.

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the operation.

The security force conducted the operation without firing their weapons.

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2011-01-S-100
For Immediate Release
Download PDF 

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 9) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader responsible for an attack Jan. 7 in Charkh district during a security operation detaining four suspected insurgents in Logar province yesterday.

The Taliban leader led the complex attack using improvised explosive devices and direct fire as a joint convoy was returning to Combat Outpost Charkh. During the attack, two American soldiers were killed, three Americans wounded and two Afghan National Army soldiers were killed along with one local national.

The Taliban leader operates in the Charkh district of Logar and provides IED, logistical and intelligence support to Taliban insurgents.

A security force followed intelligence reports to a compound in Logar province to search for the senior leader. Afghan forces conducted the callout for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before conducting a search. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained three suspected insurgents.

A second security force targeted a separate compound also in Logar province. Again, Afghan forces conducted the callout for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before conducting a search. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained an additional suspected insurgent.

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the operation.

The security force conducted the operation without firing their weapons.","start_date":"2011-01-08","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25) An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator purchased and transported weapons for use in attacks against coalition forces throughout Helmand province. One additional suspected insurgent was detained.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 13, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-039
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) 
In Wardak, an Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected Taliban insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, yesterday. The leader is associated with the Kabul Attack Network operating between Kabul City, Sayyidabad and Wardak province. 

Based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from citizens, the security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound in the district. After securing the compound and interviewing residents, security forces identified and detained the suspected insurgents.

No shots were fired during the operation. --- ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 15, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-044
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 15, 2011) 
ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, April 12. The leader was associated with the Kabul Attack Network operating between Kabul City and Sayyidabad.

{"name":"Several suspected Taliban insurgents in Wardak","text":"ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 13, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-039
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) 
In Wardak, an Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected Taliban insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, yesterday. The leader is associated with the Kabul Attack Network operating between Kabul City, Sayyidabad and Wardak province. 

Based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from citizens, the security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound in the district. After securing the compound and interviewing residents, security forces identified and detained the suspected insurgents.

No shots were fired during the operation.\n---\nISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 15, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-044
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 15, 2011) 
ISAF today confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, April 12. The leader was associated with the Kabul Attack Network operating between Kabul City and Sayyidabad.","start_date":"2011-04-12","event_type":["detention"],"province":["wardak"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

2011-09-S-061 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and confiscated multiple weapons during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nurgal district, Kunar province. The leader plans attacks against Afghan forces in Nurgal and Khas Kunar districts. The security force observed armed insurgents running from a building during the search. After assessing the threat and ensuring no women or children were in the area, the security force fired, killing two insurgents. During the operation the security force confiscated and destroyed an 82mm recoilless rifle, three 82mm mortars, 15 rocket-propelled grenades, 12 rocket-propelled grenade motors, roadside and pressure plate bomb making materials, and ammunition. Also confiscated were several Afghan police uniforms, handcuffs and batons, as well as, multiple U.S. military uniforms. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

{"name":"Two killed in Kunar and multiple suspects detained","text":"2011-09-S-061\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 26, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and confiscated multiple weapons during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nurgal district, Kunar province.\nThe leader plans attacks against Afghan forces in Nurgal and Khas Kunar districts.\nThe security force observed armed insurgents running from a building during the search. After assessing the threat and ensuring no women or children were in the area, the security force fired, killing two insurgents. During the operation the security force confiscated and destroyed an 82mm recoilless rifle, three 82mm mortars, 15 rocket-propelled grenades, 12 rocket-propelled grenade motors, roadside and pressure plate bomb making materials, and ammunition.\nAlso confiscated were several Afghan police uniforms, handcuffs and batons, as well as, multiple U.S. military uniforms. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.","start_date":"2011-09-26","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["kunar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":3,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 23, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
011-03-S-079
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 23, 2011)
An ISAF patrol spotted armed insurgents in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position with small-arms and artillery fire killing several insurgents and forcing the others to flee.

{"name":"Several insurgents killed in Helmand","text":"ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update March 23, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
011-03-S-079
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 23, 2011)
An ISAF patrol spotted armed insurgents in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy position with small-arms and artillery fire killing several insurgents and forcing the others to flee.","start_date":"2011-03-22","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-09-S-006 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 4, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a suspected Taliban improvised explosive device expert during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The arrested IED expert is believed to be a leading figure in the movement and provision of explosives for attacks against coalition and Afghan security forces throughout eastern Nangarhar. At the time of his arrest, the Taliban IED expert was attempting to acquire several components used in the construction of roadside bombs. The security force also detained several suspected insurgents and seized several firearms, military uniforms and explosives as a result of this operation.

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Afghan, Coalition Force Foils Suicide Bomber Attack in Khost 
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2010-08-CA-286 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 26) - Afghan and coalition security forces continued their pursuit of Haqqani Network leadership Wednesday - detaining several insurgents in Khost province while in pursuit of a senior Haqqani Network commander. 
The commander coordinates and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including suicide bombings. Intelligence sources indicated the group was gathering for an upcoming complex attack consisting of suicide bombers and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the area. 
The security force targeted a series of compounds in Khost district to search for the commander, who is also responsible for the transportation of weapons and supplies for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents. 
"Senior Haqqani leadership is not willing to directly lead their forces from the front in Afghanistan," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "They are comfortable and safe in Pakistan, effectively recruiting foreign fighters and coordinating the delivery of weapons which are used against the Afghan citizens, Afghan and coalition forces." 
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search. UPDATE Capture of Haqqani Senior Commander in Khost Confirmed 
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2010-08-CA-297 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 27) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a senior Haqqani Network commander during an Afghan and coalition security force operation Wednesday. 
The commander coordinates and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including suicide bombings. 
The commander was among several insurgents detained after intelligence sources assessed the group was gathering for an upcoming complex attack consisting of suicide bombers and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the area. 
During the operation Wednesday, the security force targeted a series of compounds in Khost district to search for the commander, who is also responsible for the transportation of weapons and supplies for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces. 
Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents. 
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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2010-08-CA-286 For Immediate Release\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 26) - Afghan and coalition security forces continued their pursuit of Haqqani Network leadership Wednesday - detaining several insurgents in Khost province while in pursuit of a senior Haqqani Network commander. 
The commander coordinates and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including suicide bombings. Intelligence sources indicated the group was gathering for an upcoming complex attack consisting of suicide bombers and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the area. 
The security force targeted a series of compounds in Khost district to search for the commander, who is also responsible for the transportation of weapons and supplies for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents. 
\"Senior Haqqani leadership is not willing to directly lead their forces from the front in Afghanistan,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"They are comfortable and safe in Pakistan, effectively recruiting foreign fighters and coordinating the delivery of weapons which are used against the Afghan citizens, Afghan and coalition forces.\" 
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.\n\nUPDATE Capture of Haqqani Senior Commander in Khost Confirmed\n
Download PDF
2010-08-CA-297 For Immediate Release\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 27) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a senior Haqqani Network commander during an Afghan and coalition security force operation Wednesday. 
The commander coordinates and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including suicide bombings. 
The commander was among several insurgents detained after intelligence sources assessed the group was gathering for an upcoming complex attack consisting of suicide bombers and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the area. 
During the operation Wednesday, the security force targeted a series of compounds in Khost district to search for the commander, who is also responsible for the transportation of weapons and supplies for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces. 
Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the insurgents. 
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-08-25","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

Insurgent Cells Disrupted by Targeted Operations in Uruzgan Regional Command South
Media Release

URUZGAN, Afghanistan (April 6, 2011) - Three-weeks of partnered operations against the leadership of insurgent cells within Uruzgan has effectively dismantled a regional-level cell and significantly disrupted two district-level groups who were actively planning or conducting activities within the province.

The intelligence-led operations have significantly impacted on the insurgency’s spring-time preparations and reconfirmed the effectiveness of the Australian Special Operations Task Group’s partnering with the Provincial Response Company- Uruzgan.

Commander of the Australian Forces in the Middle East Maj. Gen. Angus Campbell said the effectiveness of the insurgent leadership in central and western Uruzgan was seriously undermined by the operations.

“Partnered Special Forces operations in March have resulted in 10 key insurgent commanders no longer posing a threat to local nationals and coalition forces in Uruzgan province,” Campbell said.

“The insurgency is now more vulnerable than it has been in recent years and after a winter period where many of its caches were discovered and destroyed, they will find it more difficult to construct home-made bombs and attack civilian and coalition targets.”

The string of successes for the combined force started on March 18 when partnered PRC-U and SOTG patrols successfully interdicted two insurgent commanders operating in the western areas of Uruzgan province.

One of these men, Mullah Abdul Ali, was shot and killed along with his bodyguard when they displayed hostile intent against the approaching PRC-U and SOTG patrol.

Mullah Abdul Ali was an insurgent commander responsible for improvised explosive device and suicide bomb attacks in western Uruzgan. 

The second district-level insurgent commander was detained on 19 March and is alleged to have been heavily involved in the manufacture, distribution and employment of IEDs in western Uruzgan.

Concurrent operations on 27 March resulted in the detention of an alleged district-level commander in the Mirabad valley region, and separately a person believed to be a prolific IED facilitator in the Deh Rafshan area. 

The person detained in Mirabad is believed to have direct links to the highest levels of the insurgency in the province. 

“He is suspected of being a subordinate of one of the senior commanders in Uruzgan and responsible for multiple attacks on Afghan National Police checkpoints and facilitating IEDs throughout eastern Uruzgan,” Major General Campbell said. 

The partnered force also killed the senior logistician responsible for supporting several insurgent cells operating in the central Uruzgan region in a related operation the following day. 

On 28 March, members of the PRC-U and SOTG killed two armed insurgents in Deh Rafshan after they engaged the patrol with small arms fire. 

It was later confirmed that one of those killed in the March 28 engagement was Ahmadi Kaka, an accomplished IED manufacturer and facilitator who played a key role in supporting insurgent operations in central Uruzgan.

He was instrumental in the provision of weapons and money and was actively involved in the recruitment of insurgents.

“His death is considered a serious blow to the insurgent groups currently consolidating after the winter period, and highlights the effectiveness of our partnered PRC-U and SOTG operations against the insurgent leadership,” Major General Campbell said.

On March 30, a suspected insurgent was detained in an operation in the Khod Valley. He has been identified as a district-level insurgent commander and IED facilitator.

Over the weekend the partnered force continued its successful operation, killing regional-level commander Muhammad Wali during an engagement in the Mirabad Valley region on Sunday.

The successful interdiction of Wali came only a day after two district-level commanders, Nasrullah and Muhammad Shah Mamood were killed during a separate, but related, operation in the Deh Rawud region.

The combined force also netted an insurgent 82mm mortar and associated ammunition, personnel weapons and several items used in the manufacture of IEDs during the total operation.

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URUZGAN, Afghanistan (April 6, 2011) - Three-weeks of partnered operations against the leadership of insurgent cells within Uruzgan has effectively dismantled a regional-level cell and significantly disrupted two district-level groups who were actively planning or conducting activities within the province.

The intelligence-led operations have significantly impacted on the insurgency’s spring-time preparations and reconfirmed the effectiveness of the Australian Special Operations Task Group’s partnering with the Provincial Response Company- Uruzgan.

Commander of the Australian Forces in the Middle East Maj. Gen. Angus Campbell said the effectiveness of the insurgent leadership in central and western Uruzgan was seriously undermined by the operations.

“Partnered Special Forces operations in March have resulted in 10 key insurgent commanders no longer posing a threat to local nationals and coalition forces in Uruzgan province,” Campbell said.

“The insurgency is now more vulnerable than it has been in recent years and after a winter period where many of its caches were discovered and destroyed, they will find it more difficult to construct home-made bombs and attack civilian and coalition targets.”

The string of successes for the combined force started on March 18 when partnered PRC-U and SOTG patrols successfully interdicted two insurgent commanders operating in the western areas of Uruzgan province.

One of these men, Mullah Abdul Ali, was shot and killed along with his bodyguard when they displayed hostile intent against the approaching PRC-U and SOTG patrol.

Mullah Abdul Ali was an insurgent commander responsible for improvised explosive device and suicide bomb attacks in western Uruzgan. 

The second district-level insurgent commander was detained on 19 March and is alleged to have been heavily involved in the manufacture, distribution and employment of IEDs in western Uruzgan.

Concurrent operations on 27 March resulted in the detention of an alleged district-level commander in the Mirabad valley region, and separately a person believed to be a prolific IED facilitator in the Deh Rafshan area. 

The person detained in Mirabad is believed to have direct links to the highest levels of the insurgency in the province. 

“He is suspected of being a subordinate of one of the senior commanders in Uruzgan and responsible for multiple attacks on Afghan National Police checkpoints and facilitating IEDs throughout eastern Uruzgan,” Major General Campbell said. 

The partnered force also killed the senior logistician responsible for supporting several insurgent cells operating in the central Uruzgan region in a related operation the following day. 

On 28 March, members of the PRC-U and SOTG killed two armed insurgents in Deh Rafshan after they engaged the patrol with small arms fire. 

It was later confirmed that one of those killed in the March 28 engagement was Ahmadi Kaka, an accomplished IED manufacturer and facilitator who played a key role in supporting insurgent operations in central Uruzgan.

He was instrumental in the provision of weapons and money and was actively involved in the recruitment of insurgents.

“His death is considered a serious blow to the insurgent groups currently consolidating after the winter period, and highlights the effectiveness of our partnered PRC-U and SOTG operations against the insurgent leadership,” Major General Campbell said.

On March 30, a suspected insurgent was detained in an operation in the Khod Valley. He has been identified as a district-level insurgent commander and IED facilitator.

Over the weekend the partnered force continued its successful operation, killing regional-level commander Muhammad Wali during an engagement in the Mirabad Valley region on Sunday.

The successful interdiction of Wali came only a day after two district-level commanders, Nasrullah and Muhammad Shah Mamood were killed during a separate, but related, operation in the Deh Rawud region.

The combined force also netted an insurgent 82mm mortar and associated ammunition, personnel weapons and several items used in the manufacture of IEDs during the total operation.","start_date":"2011-04-03","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["uruzgan"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}

Taliban Senior Leader Killed, Another Captured in Helmand ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-102 
For Immediate Release
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 KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10) - An Afghan and coalition security force killed Ajmal Agha Jan, a Taliban senior leader highly skilled in the construction of improvised explosive devices and who was responsible for the emplacement of IEDs throughout Helmand province, during an overnight operation in the province. 

The security force also captured a Taliban mid-level leader who participated and directed attacks in the Sistani area of Marjah district. He led up to 20 fighters and facilitated their materials. 

Intelligence information led the security force to a series of compounds in Marjah district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the targeted compound peacefully and then the joint security force cleared the compound. After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the Taliban leader along with two of his associates. 

During the search, Ajmal Agha Jan threatened the security force with a pistol. The security force engaged, killing him. Additionally, the security force found a grenade at the scene. 

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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2010-10-CA-102 
For Immediate Release
Download PDF 

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 10) - An Afghan and coalition security force killed Ajmal Agha Jan, a Taliban senior leader highly skilled in the construction of improvised explosive devices and who was responsible for the emplacement of IEDs throughout Helmand province, during an overnight operation in the province. 

The security force also captured a Taliban mid-level leader who participated and directed attacks in the Sistani area of Marjah district. He led up to 20 fighters and facilitated their materials. 

Intelligence information led the security force to a series of compounds in Marjah district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the targeted compound peacefully and then the joint security force cleared the compound. After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the Taliban leader along with two of his associates. 

During the search, Ajmal Agha Jan threatened the security force with a pistol. The security force engaged, killing him. Additionally, the security force found a grenade at the scene. 

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-10-10","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":1,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 14, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-092
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province yesterday.

The targeted militant is a Pakistani-based Taliban leader, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in training and moving foreign fighters into southern Afghanistan.

The leader has connections with al-Qaida and Haqqani Network leaders and fighters. Recent reporting indicates he is planning to travel to Helmand province to lead large-scale operations against Afghan and coalition forces. 

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.

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For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province yesterday.

The targeted militant is a Pakistani-based Taliban leader, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in training and moving foreign fighters into southern Afghanistan.

The leader has connections with al-Qaida and Haqqani Network leaders and fighters. Recent reporting indicates he is planning to travel to Helmand province to lead large-scale operations against Afghan and coalition forces. 

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.","start_date":"2011-02-12","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-08-S-070 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (August 26, 2011) – A combined Afghan and International Security Assistance Force patrol killed two insurgents during an operation to disrupt a narcotics network in Now Zad district, Helmand province, yesterday. The two insurgents were killed after they fired at the patrol with small-arms weapons. In addition, the patrol seized and safely destroyed a quantity of small arms and ammunition.

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2012-07-S-049 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 26, 2012) An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, conducted an operation to arrest a Taliban explosives specialist in Kandahar district, Kandahar province, today. The Taliban specialist plans and directs improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout the province. The security force detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011 ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan 2011-06-S-018 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents during a clearing operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, yesterday. The Afghan-led security force conducted the operation to disrupt Taliban activity along a key facilitation route for insurgent organizations carrying out attacks in Kabul. There was a security operation in the area recently, but the force returned to the area upon receiving information of further insurgent activity. The security force cleared several buildings in search of Taliban activity in the area. While conducting the search, Afghan members of the force interviewed residents who helped them identify several individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban. All men were taken into custody for further questioning and possible detention. No shots were fired during the night operation and no civilians were harmed.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7) A Taliban leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force during a night operation in Chamkani district, Paktiya province, today. The leader conducted roadside bomb attacks throughout the area. Seven other suspected insurgents were also detained.

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2013-01-S-017 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 17, 2013)An Afghan and coalition security force detained three armed insurgents during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Tuesday. After positively identifying the armed insurgents conduct an attack on Afghan civilians, the security force followed and detained the armed insurgents.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 16, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-06-S-050 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 16, 2011) A coalition patrol operating in Tarnek wa Jaldek district, Zabul province, observed several armed insurgents emplacing a roadside bomb. After gaining positive identification, an air weapons team engaged the position, killing more than five insurgents.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 29, 2011) — A Haqqani network leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The facilitator distributed roadside bombs and planned attacks against Afghan forces. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.

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2012-04-S-046 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 24) An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator and explosives expert during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today. The facilitator coordinated roadside bombings against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district.

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2012-04-S-002 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 1) An Afghan-led security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Daman district, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator supplied insurgents throughout the district with weapons, ammunition and equipment. He also participated in roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces.

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Group of Insurgents Killed in an Airstrike NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan


2010-02-CA-079 
For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 17) - An ISAF unit observed a group of individuals near the border in Eastern Afghanistan yesterday. 

After positive confirmation that the group was insurgents, the ISAF patrol requested air support. Coalition aircraft dropped precision-guided munitions on insurgent locations. More than a dozen insurgents were reportedly killed.
 
No civilian casualties or property damage was reported.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan


2010-02-CA-079 
For Immediate Release\n\n KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 17) - An ISAF unit observed a group of individuals near the border in Eastern Afghanistan yesterday. 

After positive confirmation that the group was insurgents, the ISAF patrol requested air support. Coalition aircraft dropped precision-guided munitions on insurgent locations. More than a dozen insurgents were reportedly killed.
 
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May 25:Afghan-ISAF Forces Destroy Bomb-Making Factory in Kandahar Province ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

2010-05-CA-095 
For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 25) - An Afghan-international security force killed several individuals in a fierce gun battle in Paktiya Province this morning. The targeted individual killed was an Afghanistan al-Qaeda leader, while the remaining individuals were engaging the security force with automatic rifles and hand grenades. 

The combined force went to a compound in a rural area of the Zormat district after intelligence information verified militant activity. As the assault force approached the compound, they came under heavy fire. While moving around the compound the force continued to receive fire by individuals barricaded inside buildings, and returned fire killing several individuals. 

A number of armed individuals who ran from the compound were pursued by the force. As they were being pursued, the individuals turned and fired on the security force, which returned fire and killed the individuals. 

During a search of the compound the assault force found a large weapons cache consisting of a Chinese recoilless rifle with 25 rounds of ammunition, multiple rocket propelled grenade launchers and rounds, 20 mortar rounds and multiple automatic rifles and grenades. The assault force also protected several women and children from harm.

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2010-05-CA-095 
For Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (May 25) - An Afghan-international security force killed several individuals in a fierce gun battle in Paktiya Province this morning. The targeted individual killed was an Afghanistan al-Qaeda leader, while the remaining individuals were engaging the security force with automatic rifles and hand grenades. 

The combined force went to a compound in a rural area of the Zormat district after intelligence information verified militant activity. As the assault force approached the compound, they came under heavy fire. While moving around the compound the force continued to receive fire by individuals barricaded inside buildings, and returned fire killing several individuals. 

A number of armed individuals who ran from the compound were pursued by the force. As they were being pursued, the individuals turned and fired on the security force, which returned fire and killed the individuals. 

During a search of the compound the assault force found a large weapons cache consisting of a Chinese recoilless rifle with 25 rounds of ammunition, multiple rocket propelled grenade launchers and rounds, 20 mortar rounds and multiple automatic rifles and grenades. The assault force also protected several women and children from harm.","start_date":"2010-05-25","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["aq"],"min_killed":6,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-11-S-021 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban weapons and ammunition facilitator in Kandahar province today. Prior to his arrest, the Taliban facilitator was reportedly arranging to buy rocket-propelled grenades and a large quantity of assault-style rifles for the insurgency in the province. The security force also detained three suspected insurgents and seized several assault rifles, other firearms and body armor as a result of the operation.

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Insurgents Killed After Attack on Afghan Police Station in Kunduz 
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-165 
For Immediate Release
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 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 15) - A coalition force air weapons team engaged a truck in Kunduz province yesterday, killing two insurgents and wounding several others after they witnessed the insurgents attacking an Aliabad police station. 

An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan sub-commander known to conduct attacks on Afghan National Security Force checkpoints throughout the Gor Tapa area and to facilitate ammunition and mortars into the Chahar Darah district reportedly led the attack on the police station. The air weapons team tracked the insurgents from the police station and when they determined no civilians were in the area, they engaged the truck. The air weapons team assessed two insurgents killed and several others wounded in the attack. A follow-on security force detained two of the wounded insurgents at the hospital. 

"We will not allow insurgents to get away with these nefarious activities," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "They are standing in the way of peace and security and Afghan and coalition forces will pursue them." 

No one was killed or injured in the Aliabad police station attack. ---- UPDATE Al Qaeda Leader Killed after Attack on Afghan Police Station 
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-179 
For Immediate Release
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 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the death of Abu Baqir, a dual-hatted Taliban sub-commander and Al Qaeda group leader, after a coalition force air weapons team engaged his truck in Kunduz province Sunday. 

He was one of two insurgents killed in the strike, which occurred after the air weapons team witnessed the insurgents attacking an Aliabad police station. The air weapons team tracked the insurgents from the police station and when they determined no civilians were in the area, they engaged the truck. The air weapons team killed two insurgents including Baqir, who was reportedly housing four potential suicide bombers for upcoming attacks on the city of Kunduz. The strike also wounded other insurgents. A follow-on security force detained two of them at the hospital. 

Editor's note: This update is to IJC News Release #2010-08-CA-165

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-165 
For Immediate Release
Download PDF

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 15) - A coalition force air weapons team engaged a truck in Kunduz province yesterday, killing two insurgents and wounding several others after they witnessed the insurgents attacking an Aliabad police station. 

An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan sub-commander known to conduct attacks on Afghan National Security Force checkpoints throughout the Gor Tapa area and to facilitate ammunition and mortars into the Chahar Darah district reportedly led the attack on the police station. The air weapons team tracked the insurgents from the police station and when they determined no civilians were in the area, they engaged the truck. The air weapons team assessed two insurgents killed and several others wounded in the attack. A follow-on security force detained two of the wounded insurgents at the hospital. 

\"We will not allow insurgents to get away with these nefarious activities,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"They are standing in the way of peace and security and Afghan and coalition forces will pursue them.\" 

No one was killed or injured in the Aliabad police station attack.\n\n----\n\nUPDATE Al Qaeda Leader Killed after Attack on Afghan Police Station\n
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-179 
For Immediate Release
Download PDF

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16) - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the death of Abu Baqir, a dual-hatted Taliban sub-commander and Al Qaeda group leader, after a coalition force air weapons team engaged his truck in Kunduz province Sunday. 

He was one of two insurgents killed in the strike, which occurred after the air weapons team witnessed the insurgents attacking an Aliabad police station. The air weapons team tracked the insurgents from the police station and when they determined no civilians were in the area, they engaged the truck. The air weapons team killed two insurgents including Baqir, who was reportedly housing four potential suicide bombers for upcoming attacks on the city of Kunduz. The strike also wounded other insurgents. A follow-on security force detained two of them at the hospital. 

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Vehicle-borne IED Facilitator Captured Overnight ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-175 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator directly involved in complex attacks throughout Khost province Saturday.

 The facilitator specializes in obtaining vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and weapons used in spectacular attacks by the Haqqani Network.

 The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound north of Guldar in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the facilitator, who was detained along with several of his associates. 

 The assault force conducted the operation with no shots fired and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search.

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2010-11-CA-175 For Immediate Release
Download PDF 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator directly involved in complex attacks throughout Khost province Saturday.

 The facilitator specializes in obtaining vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and weapons used in spectacular attacks by the Haqqani Network.

 The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound north of Guldar in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the facilitator, who was detained along with several of his associates. 

 The assault force conducted the operation with no shots fired and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search.","start_date":"2010-11-12","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-11-S-003 KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 2, 2011) A combined Afghan and coaltion security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of Taliban facilitator in Sangin district, Helmand province, yesterday. The facilitator distributes weapons and explosives throughout the Sangin district and plans roadside bomb attacks against coalition forces. Additionally, he coordinates the movement of insurgent fighters from Ghorak to Sangin and directs them in attacks throughout the district.

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2011-10-S-047 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 24, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The network leader constructs and stores explosives and weapons and leads insurgents in roadside bomb attacks throughout the Zurmat and Gardez districts. The security force confiscated explosives and multiple weapons including grenades, assault rifles, bayonets, ammunition, and ammunition pouches.

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Dec. 13: Militant Detained in Laghman NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan


2009-12-CA-067
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 13) -  An Afghan-international security force killed five enemy militants and detained one in Laghman province today while pursuing a Taliban IED facilitator who is linked to several IED and suicide bomb attacks in the area.

The joint force targeted a compound near the village of Tingawar in Alingar district where intelligence sources reported militant activity.  During the operation, several militants threatened the force with AK-47 rifles and shotguns and were killed.  The joint force searched the compound without further incident.

ISAF Casualties
There were no ISAF fatalities in the last 24 hours in Afghanistan.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan


2009-12-CA-067
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 13) -  An Afghan-international security force killed five enemy militants and detained one in Laghman province today while pursuing a Taliban IED facilitator who is linked to several IED and suicide bomb attacks in the area.

The joint force targeted a compound near the village of Tingawar in Alingar district where intelligence sources reported militant activity.  During the operation, several militants threatened the force with AK-47 rifles and shotguns and were killed.  The joint force searched the compound without further incident.

ISAF Casualties
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2012-06-S-030 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 17, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force detained one of the senior Taliban leaders for Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader controlled several insurgent cells throughout southern Afghanistan and coordinated the construction and use of home-made explosives and improvised explosive devices for attacks against coalition and Afghan forces. During the operation the Afghan and coalition security force also detained one suspected insurgent.

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2012-09-S-011 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 8, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator in Kunduz district, Kunduz province, today. The IMU facilitator is suspected of operating throughout the region, providing money, ammunition and explosives to support insurgent activity.

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2011-10-S-030 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 15, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nerkh district, Wardak province, yesterday. The leader plans attacks against coalition forces in the Nerkh district.

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Afghan, Coalition Forces Conduct Operations in Paktiya 
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-322 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 29) - Afghan and coalition forces conducted operations in Paktiya province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban commander for coordinating and conducting indirect fire and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

The commander, Naman, also coordinated the movement of improvised explosive devices, ammunition, supplies and fighters. He was killed in the operation, along with seven other insurgents. 

As the security force approached the targeted compounds west of Kowti Sheyl in Zormat district, several armed insurgents ran from the compounds. Two of the insurgents hid in a wadi outside the compound and were engaged by coalition aircraft after they threatened the security force. 

Two additional armed insurgents ran in a different direction. As the security force attempted to interdict them, the insurgents demonstrated hostile intent and were also killed. During a follow-on inspection, the security force found automatic weapons, grenades, magazines and IED-making material with the insurgents. 

In the compound, four insurgents hid inside one of the buildings and engaged the force with a machine gun as they attempted to clear the building. The security force returned fire and killed the insurgents. Inside the building, the security force found the machine gun, multiple automatic weapons, 16 grenades, 25 magazines, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with multiple rounds and a bayonet. They also found IED-making material including blasting caps and other components in the building. 
After the fighting ceased, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the remainder of the buildings. After questioning the residents on scene, the security force detained several insurgents. 

"The Taliban use callous and irresponsible tactics, which regularly puts the Afghan people in harm's way," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Afghan and coalition forces will do everything in their power to take those responsible off the streets and establish safe living conditions for the Afghan people." 

The security force protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-322 For Immediate Release\nDownload PDF\n KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 29) - Afghan and coalition forces conducted operations in Paktiya province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban commander for coordinating and conducting indirect fire and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

The commander, Naman, also coordinated the movement of improvised explosive devices, ammunition, supplies and fighters. He was killed in the operation, along with seven other insurgents. 

As the security force approached the targeted compounds west of Kowti Sheyl in Zormat district, several armed insurgents ran from the compounds. Two of the insurgents hid in a wadi outside the compound and were engaged by coalition aircraft after they threatened the security force. 

Two additional armed insurgents ran in a different direction. As the security force attempted to interdict them, the insurgents demonstrated hostile intent and were also killed. During a follow-on inspection, the security force found automatic weapons, grenades, magazines and IED-making material with the insurgents. 

In the compound, four insurgents hid inside one of the buildings and engaged the force with a machine gun as they attempted to clear the building. The security force returned fire and killed the insurgents. Inside the building, the security force found the machine gun, multiple automatic weapons, 16 grenades, 25 magazines, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with multiple rounds and a bayonet. They also found IED-making material including blasting caps and other components in the building. 
After the fighting ceased, Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the remainder of the buildings. After questioning the residents on scene, the security force detained several insurgents. 

\"The Taliban use callous and irresponsible tactics, which regularly puts the Afghan people in harm's way,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"Afghan and coalition forces will do everything in their power to take those responsible off the streets and establish safe living conditions for the Afghan people.\" 

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ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-107 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 30, 2011) – In Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, a coalition force dismounted patrol killed several insurgents during a security operation, today. The patrol, observed a group of insurgents armed with long barrelled weapons and rocket-propelled grenade launchers preparing to conduct an attack on the patrol. The patrol engaged the group of insurgents killing several. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed during the operation.

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2011-11-S-001 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 1. 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, Monday. The leader distributed weapons and supplies throughout the Panjwa’i district, as well as, planned ambush and roadside bomb attacks against coalition forces. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.

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2011-11-S-033 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Sperah district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader directs the movement of senior Haqqani leaders and distributes weapons, vehicles and munitions.

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2011-09-S-050 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 22, 2011) Lastly, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader during a security operation in Bak district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader moved roadside bombs across the border and throughout Khost province. He planned vehicle bomb attacks and facilitated insurgents with weapons and equipment. In addition, the security force detained two suspected insurgents and confiscated weapons and ammunition during the operation.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-07-S-067 For Immediate Release In Shah Joy district, Zabul province, a combined security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader conducts roadside bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition forces along Highway 1, and provides support to other Taliban leaders in the area.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-047
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) 
Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani network facilitator during a security operation in Zadran district, Paktiya province, yesterday.

The facilitator coordinates supply movements and provides direct support to insurgent operations. He is currently involved in the planning and execution of an upcoming Haqqani attack.

Multiple intelligence sources led the combined force to a compound suspected of insurgent activity involving the facilitator. The security force isolated and secured the compound.

After calling all occupants to exit the buildings, the security force searched the area and interviewed local residents. Numerous suspected insurgents were detained. Security forces ensured the safety of women and children throughout the search, and no shots were fired.

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2011-04-S-047
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) 
Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani network facilitator during a security operation in Zadran district, Paktiya province, yesterday.

The facilitator coordinates supply movements and provides direct support to insurgent operations. He is currently involved in the planning and execution of an upcoming Haqqani attack.

Multiple intelligence sources led the combined force to a compound suspected of insurgent activity involving the facilitator. The security force isolated and secured the compound.

After calling all occupants to exit the buildings, the security force searched the area and interviewed local residents. Numerous suspected insurgents were detained. Security forces ensured the safety of women and children throughout the search, and no shots were fired.","start_date":"2011-04-15","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 13, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-041
For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Assistance Security Forces killed numerous insurgents during an operation in Alah Say district, Kapisa province, today. The combined force received small-arms fire from insurgents in the district. After gaining positive identification, Afghan and coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing numerous insurgents. No civilian casualties or collateral damage was reported during the operation.

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2011-04-S-041
For Immediate Release\nKABUL, Afghanistan (April 13, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Assistance Security Forces killed numerous insurgents during an operation in Alah Say district, Kapisa province, today.\nThe combined force received small-arms fire from insurgents in the district. After gaining positive identification, Afghan and coalition forces engaged the enemy position, killing numerous insurgents. No civilian casualties or collateral damage was reported during the operation.","start_date":"2011-04-13","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["kapisa"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":4,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011 ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan 2011-06-S-018 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) Also in Helmand, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol conducting a vehicle check point operation in Garm Ser district discovered a weapons cache yesterday. The cache consisted of five hand-held two-way radios, five battery packs, two remote controls, ball bearings, four fuses and five 110-pound (50 kgs) bags of fertilizer. One individual associated with the cache was detained.

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Forces Conduct Precision Air Strikes Against Taliban IED Operative ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-182 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 18) - Coalition forces conducted precision air strikes in Baghlan province Sunday targeting the senior Taliban military leader for Dahanah-ye Ghori and Pul-e Khumri districts.

The leader plants improvised explosive devices, and supplies financing, weapons and ammunition to Taliban leadership operating in the area. He also plans attacks on checkpoints between Baghlan-e Jadid and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

Intelligence tracked a group of armed insurgents to a remote area of Dahanah-ye Ghori district. After confirmation of insurgent activity and careful planning to ensure no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strikes on the group. 

The strikes reportedly killed more than 10 insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons, but Afghan and coalition forces were unable to conduct a ground assessment. The International Security Assistance Force is still gathering information to confirm the reports and to determine if the targeted individual was among those killed in the strike. --- UPDATE: Precision Air Strikes Kills Senior Taliban Leader in Baghlan ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-195 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 19) -- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed that precision air strikes in Baghlan province Sunday killed Abdul Jamil, the senior Taliban military leader for Dahanah-ye Ghori and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

The leader orchestrated improvised explosive device attacks, and supplied financing, weapons and ammunition to Taliban leadership operating in the area. He also planned attacks on checkpoints between Baghlan-e Jadid and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

Intelligence tracked a group of armed insurgents to a remote area of Dahanah-ye Ghori district. After confirmation of insurgent activity and careful planning to ensure no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strikes on the group. 

The strikes killed 15 insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons. ISAF was able to confirm today that Abdul Jamil and Juma Din, the Baghlan-e Markazi district leader, were among those killed. 

Note: This is an update to IJC News Release #2010-10-CA-182

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2010-10-CA-182 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 18) - Coalition forces conducted precision air strikes in Baghlan province Sunday targeting the senior Taliban military leader for Dahanah-ye Ghori and Pul-e Khumri districts.

The leader plants improvised explosive devices, and supplies financing, weapons and ammunition to Taliban leadership operating in the area. He also plans attacks on checkpoints between Baghlan-e Jadid and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

Intelligence tracked a group of armed insurgents to a remote area of Dahanah-ye Ghori district. After confirmation of insurgent activity and careful planning to ensure no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strikes on the group. 

The strikes reportedly killed more than 10 insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons, but Afghan and coalition forces were unable to conduct a ground assessment. The International Security Assistance Force is still gathering information to confirm the reports and to determine if the targeted individual was among those killed in the strike.\n\n---\n\n\nUPDATE: Precision Air Strikes Kills Senior Taliban Leader in Baghlan\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-CA-195 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 19) -- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed that precision air strikes in Baghlan province Sunday killed Abdul Jamil, the senior Taliban military leader for Dahanah-ye Ghori and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

The leader orchestrated improvised explosive device attacks, and supplied financing, weapons and ammunition to Taliban leadership operating in the area. He also planned attacks on checkpoints between Baghlan-e Jadid and Pul-e Khumri districts. 

Intelligence tracked a group of armed insurgents to a remote area of Dahanah-ye Ghori district. After confirmation of insurgent activity and careful planning to ensure no civilians were present, coalition forces conducted the precision air strikes on the group. 

The strikes killed 15 insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons. ISAF was able to confirm today that Abdul Jamil and Juma Din, the Baghlan-e Markazi district leader, were among those killed. 

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26) In Zharay district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator today. The facilitator plans attacks against coalition forces and moves weapons and ammunition throughout Kandahar province. The security force seized 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of marijuana and detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 30) In Qalander district, Khost province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Haqqani Network leader today. The leader conducts attacks against Afghan forces in Nadir Shah Kot district. The security force confiscated multiple grenades and AK-47 assault rifles and detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.

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2012-04-S-032 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 15) An Afghan and coalition security force called for a precision airstrike during an operation in Nerkh district, Wardak province, today. Multiple insurgents were observed in the vicinity of Highway 1 setting up a heavy machine gun in preparation for an ambush. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity of the target, the security force called for the airstrike. The strike killed multiple insurgents and destroyed the machine gun. A follow-on assessment of the area determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged.

{"name":"4","text":"2012-04-S-032\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 15)\nAn Afghan and coalition security force called for a precision airstrike during an operation in Nerkh district, Wardak province, today. Multiple insurgents were observed in the vicinity of Highway 1 setting up a heavy machine gun in preparation for an ambush. After ensuring no civilians were in the vicinity of the target, the security force called for the airstrike. The strike killed multiple insurgents and destroyed the machine gun. A follow-on assessment of the area determined no civilians were harmed and no civilian property was damaged.","start_date":"2012-04-15","event_type":["airstrike"],"province":["wardak"],"target_group":[""],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":true,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

May 9: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Southern Afghanistan ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

2010-05-CA-033 
For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9) - An Afghan-international security force discovered an IED factory and detained two suspected insurgents while pursuing a Taliban commander in Helmand Province last night. 

As the combined force searched a compound in the village of Do Sang, Now Zad district, they uncovered the IED factory. The team found two assembled IEDs, multiple pressure plates and dozens of rocket propelled grenades. RPGs are often disassembled so their explosives can be used in IEDs. 

As the joint force searched the area they came under small arms and RPG fire. The force restrained return fire out of concern of possible civilian casualties, and no civilians were injured.

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2010-05-CA-033 
For Immediate Release\n\n KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9) - An Afghan-international security force discovered an IED factory and detained two suspected insurgents while pursuing a Taliban commander in Helmand Province last night. 

As the combined force searched a compound in the village of Do Sang, Now Zad district, they uncovered the IED factory. The team found two assembled IEDs, multiple pressure plates and dozens of rocket propelled grenades. RPGs are often disassembled so their explosives can be used in IEDs. 

As the joint force searched the area they came under small arms and RPG fire. The force restrained return fire out of concern of possible civilian casualties, and no civilians were injured.","start_date":"2010-05-08","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2011-10-S-026 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 14) In Zurmat district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader, yesterday. The leader procures weapons and prepares roadside bombs for use in attacks against Afghan forces. The security force also seized bomb making materials during the operation.

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2012-04-S-034 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 16) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a senior Taliban leader in Pashtun Kot district, Faryab province, yesterday. The leader is the head Taliban commissioner in the province, responsible for several kidnappings, suicide attacks, roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. As the security force moved towards the insurgents’ suspected location, the insurgents engaged the security force with AK-47s. The security force returned fire, killing two insurgents. The security force detained multiple additional insurgents and seized an AK-47 as a result of this operation.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-08-S-047 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18) In Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation, yesterday. The force was conducting a search for a Taliban leader who coordinates and plans attacks against Afghan National Security Forces. During the search, several armed insurgents fired at the force. The force returned fire, killing two insurgents. In addition, the force confiscated rocket propelled grenades, AK-47 assault rifles, several other grenades and chest racks.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-08-S-042 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 16, 2011) In Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition combined security force detained numerous insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader, yesterday. The target of the search was the senior Taliban leader for insurgent operations in the district.

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Taliban Leader Captured During Overnight Operation in Logar ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-043
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 4) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader extremely active in the facilitation, manufacture and use of improvised explosive devices along public roads in the Baraki Barak district, during an overnight operation in Logar province Wednesday.

The targeted individual also participates in the facilitation of weapons and ammunition to be used in attacks.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Baraki Barak district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual. [...]

The assault force did not fire their weapons during either operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.

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2010-11-CA-043
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 4) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader extremely active in the facilitation, manufacture and use of improvised explosive devices along public roads in the Baraki Barak district, during an overnight operation in Logar province Wednesday.

The targeted individual also participates in the facilitation of weapons and ammunition to be used in attacks.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Baraki Barak district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual.\n[...]

The assault force did not fire their weapons during either operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.","start_date":"2010-11-02","event_type":["detention"],"province":["logar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":1,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

Suspected Taliban Insurgents Detained in Helmand by Afghan-Led Force 
Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-109 
For Immediate Release
Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Helmand province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander who is responsible for ordering small arms fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians, Afghan and coalition security forces. 

The joint security force targeted a compound in remote Marjah district to search for the commander. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force detained the suspected insurgents after questioning the residents. 

"The innocent are suffering at the hands of the Taliban. Their methods to force their warped ideology on the Afghan people are both violent and cruel," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "The Taliban and other insurgent groups like them purposely cause most of the civilian deaths in Afghanistan." 

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the woman and children throughout the search.

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2010-08-CA-109 
For Immediate Release
Download PDF\n\n KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Helmand province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander who is responsible for ordering small arms fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians, Afghan and coalition security forces. 

The joint security force targeted a compound in remote Marjah district to search for the commander. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force detained the suspected insurgents after questioning the residents. 

\"The innocent are suffering at the hands of the Taliban. Their methods to force their warped ideology on the Afghan people are both violent and cruel,\" said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"The Taliban and other insurgent groups like them purposely cause most of the civilian deaths in Afghanistan.\" 

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the woman and children throughout the search.","start_date":"2010-08-09","event_type":["detention"],"province":["helmand"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":2,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

Commandos Disrupt Insurgent Activities in Helmand Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan For Immediate Release Release #049 HELMAND, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011)– The 7th Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by U.S. Special Operations Forces, conducted operations to disrupt insurgent activities in the Qala Ye Gaz village and Bamuzai village, Helmand province, June 6-8. During the operations, combined forces killed three insurgents and disrupted insurgent activities that include weapons procurement, supply distribution and improvised explosive device emplacements. A Special Operations Forces team member reported the 7th Commando Kandak led all operations and their presence continues to assist with their reconstruction and development of the villages. The operation also increased the legitimacy for the Government of Afghanistan by improving the perception of its capability to provide security for its citizens, according to SOF team members. No civilians were injured and no property damage was reported.

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2012-10-S-007 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 5, 2012) Afghan and coalition forces killed a number of suicide bombers and detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Jaghatu district, Wardak province, today. As the security force approached the suicide bombers’, several armed insurgents maneuvered toward the Afghan and coalition troops. After positively identifying the lethal threat, the security force engaged the armed insurgents. During the exchange, homemade explosives within the compound detonated, killing the suicide attack planners inside. The suicide bombers were believed to be in the advanced stages of preparing for an attack against Afghan and coalition forces. As a result of the operation, the security force also seized several suicide vests, multiple firearms, grenades, containers of homemade explosives, blasting caps, in addition to weapon accessories. No civilians were harmed during the operation.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 10, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-034 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 10, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during an overnight security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Sharan district, Paktika province, yesterday. The leader is the Haqqani appointed governing official for network attacks in Mata Khan district. The Afghan-led security force encountered the individuals during their search. Through resident interviews, the force determined the individuals had suspected ties to Haqqani activity. The suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning. No civilians were harmed during the operation.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug and weapons cache during an operation in Now Zad district, Helmand province, Thursday. The drug cache consisted of approximately 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of opium, 220 pounds (100 kilograms) of heroin and 4,400 pounds (2,000 kilograms) of acetic anhydride. The improvised explosive device cache contained IED-making materials including 132 pounds (60 kilograms) of explosive chemicals, numerous pressure plates and main charges. The security force also confiscated multiple anti-personnel mines, mortar rounds, weapons and ammunition. Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

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2012-12-S-018 KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 20, 2012) During a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested 15 insurgents in Bati Kot district, Nangarhar province, today. The facilitator is responsible for manufacturing and emplacing IEDs throughout Nangarhar province.

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2012-08-S-054 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 30, 2012) An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader responsible for attacks in Andar district, Ghazni province, today. The leader directs improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 14, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-042
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 14, 2011) 
A coalition force killed several al-Qaida insurgents, including the suspected al-Qaida leader in Kunar province, with a precision airstrike in the Dangam district of Kunar, yesterday.

After verifying insurgent activity and careful planning to avoid civilian casualties and mitigate collateral damage, coalition aircraft were called in to conduct the airstrike. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed in the strike. --- ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-047
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011)
ISAF, today, confirmed the identity of an al Qaida leader killed during an air strike.

The leader, by the name of Waqas, was killed during a precision air strike in Dangnam district, Kunar province, April 14.

Waqas was a Pakistani al Qaida leader operating in Kunar, who coordinated attacks against coalition forces. He was associated with another Pakistan-based senior al Qaida leader and together they conducted training for members throughout the province, as well as weapons procurement. ----- ISAF Confirms Number 2 Insurgent Killed in Coalition Airstrike ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-079
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 26, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed their number two overall targeted insurgent in Afghanistan was killed during an airstrike in Dangam district, Kunar province, April 13.

Al-Qaida senior leader Abu Hafs al-Najdi, also known as Abdul Ghani, a Saudi Arabian national, operated primarily from Kunar and traveled frequently between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He directed al-Qaida operations in the province, including recruiting; training and employing fighters; obtaining weapons and equipment; organizing al-Qaida finances; and planning attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Abdul Ghani, and numerous other insurgents, including another al-Qaida leader, Waqas, were killed in the April 13 airstrike.

Abdul Ghani was responsible for the coordination of numerous high-profile attacks. On the morning of his death, he reportedly directed the suicide attack that killed tribal elder Malik Zarin and nine other Afghan civilians.

Throughout late 2010 and early this year, Abdul Ghani employed his network of insurgents against security force outposts throughout the province. These attacks included a December attack on a coalition forward operating base and two February attacks against an Afghan security force outpost.

Abdul Ghani commonly instructed subordinate leaders to conduct kidnapping operations against foreigners traveling between Asmar and Asadabad, and he was responsible for directing suicide bomb attacks targeting U.S. government officials.

Additionally, Abdul Ghani regularly circulated throughout Kunar, establishing insurgent camps and training sites, teaching insurgents explosive device construction and attack procedures.

He was also a key financial conduit between Pakistan-based leaders and insurgent operatives in Afghanistan. Abdul Ghani was able to streamline control of assets and provide considerably more funding to insurgent fighters. This led to increased funds to provide weapons, explosives and equipment to multiple insurgent attack cells.

Abdul Ghani had been the focus of coalition force efforts since at least 2007, and at the time of his death, was meeting Waqas. The two insurgents frequently worked together in coordinating attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

The al-Qaida network and its safe havens remains a top priority for Afghan and coalition forces. In the last month, coalition forces have killed more than 25 al-Qaida leaders and fighters, and the death of Abdul Ghani marks a significant milestone in the disruption of the al-Qaida network.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (April 14, 2011) 
A coalition force killed several al-Qaida insurgents, including the suspected al-Qaida leader in Kunar province, with a precision airstrike in the Dangam district of Kunar, yesterday.

After verifying insurgent activity and careful planning to avoid civilian casualties and mitigate collateral damage, coalition aircraft were called in to conduct the airstrike. Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed in the strike.\n\n---\n\nISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-047
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011)
ISAF, today, confirmed the identity of an al Qaida leader killed during an air strike.

The leader, by the name of Waqas, was killed during a precision air strike in Dangnam district, Kunar province, April 14.

Waqas was a Pakistani al Qaida leader operating in Kunar, who coordinated attacks against coalition forces. He was associated with another Pakistan-based senior al Qaida leader and together they conducted training for members throughout the province, as well as weapons procurement.\n\n-----\n\n\nISAF Confirms Number 2 Insurgent Killed in Coalition Airstrike\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-079
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 26, 2011) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed their number two overall targeted insurgent in Afghanistan was killed during an airstrike in Dangam district, Kunar province, April 13.

Al-Qaida senior leader Abu Hafs al-Najdi, also known as Abdul Ghani, a Saudi Arabian national, operated primarily from Kunar and traveled frequently between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He directed al-Qaida operations in the province, including recruiting; training and employing fighters; obtaining weapons and equipment; organizing al-Qaida finances; and planning attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Abdul Ghani, and numerous other insurgents, including another al-Qaida leader, Waqas, were killed in the April 13 airstrike.

Abdul Ghani was responsible for the coordination of numerous high-profile attacks. On the morning of his death, he reportedly directed the suicide attack that killed tribal elder Malik Zarin and nine other Afghan civilians.

Throughout late 2010 and early this year, Abdul Ghani employed his network of insurgents against security force outposts throughout the province. These attacks included a December attack on a coalition forward operating base and two February attacks against an Afghan security force outpost.

Abdul Ghani commonly instructed subordinate leaders to conduct kidnapping operations against foreigners traveling between Asmar and Asadabad, and he was responsible for directing suicide bomb attacks targeting U.S. government officials.

Additionally, Abdul Ghani regularly circulated throughout Kunar, establishing insurgent camps and training sites, teaching insurgents explosive device construction and attack procedures.

He was also a key financial conduit between Pakistan-based leaders and insurgent operatives in Afghanistan. Abdul Ghani was able to streamline control of assets and provide considerably more funding to insurgent fighters. This led to increased funds to provide weapons, explosives and equipment to multiple insurgent attack cells.

Abdul Ghani had been the focus of coalition force efforts since at least 2007, and at the time of his death, was meeting Waqas. The two insurgents frequently worked together in coordinating attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

The al-Qaida network and its safe havens remains a top priority for Afghan and coalition forces. In the last month, coalition forces have killed more than 25 al-Qaida leaders and fighters, and the death of Abdul Ghani marks a significant milestone in the disruption of the al-Qaida network.","start_date":"2011-04-13","event_type":["airstrike"],"province":["kunar"],"target_group":["aq"],"min_killed":3,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":false,"airstrike":true,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":2,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-021 For Immediate Release In Zabul province, an Afghan-led security force captured a Taliban leader during an overnight operation in Qalat district, yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for constructing and placing roadside bombs.

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ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-005 For Immediate Release During another search in Sabari district, an Afghan-led force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani facilitator. The facilitator is responsible for constructing, moving and emplacing roadside bombs in the district.

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Apr. 21: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Helmand, Kandahar, Kunar NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

2010-04-CA-061 
For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (April 21) - Last night in Kandahar, an Afghan-international security force searched a series of compounds east of Kuhak, in the Arghandab district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the searches the security force captured a suspected Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) expert responsible for building, emplacing and leading an IED cell. Nearly a dozen other suspected insurgents were also captured.

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2010-04-CA-061 
For Immediate Release\n\nKABUL, Afghanistan (April 21) - Last night in Kandahar, an Afghan-international security force searched a series of compounds east of Kuhak, in the Arghandab district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the searches the security force captured a suspected Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) expert responsible for building, emplacing and leading an IED cell. Nearly a dozen other suspected insurgents were also captured.","start_date":"2010-04-20","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":11,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-05-S-028 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (May 16) Finally, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a mission to close suspected narcotics labs in Baghran district, Helmand province, Monday. While executing Afghan search warrants on multiple compounds the force was engaged by multiple insurgents. The force returned fire, killing the insurgent attackers. A subsequent search of the compounds recovered improvised explosive device components, weapons and narcotics production equipment including more than 11,000 pounds (5,000 kilograms) of morphine waste, 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of ammonium chloride, 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of morphine base and 1,057 gallons (4,000 liters) of liquid morphine. All of the materials were destroyed on-site without incident.

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ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, March 06, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-03-S-019
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 6) 
In Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, Afghan and coalition forces killed a local Taliban commander and one suspected insurgent and detained two additional suspected insurgents.

The Taliban commander was involved in facilitating weapons, suicide bombers, and emplacing IEDs for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Security forces were led to the targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained based upon initial questioning at the scene.

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2011-03-S-019
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 6) 
In Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, Afghan and coalition forces killed a local Taliban commander and one suspected insurgent and detained two additional suspected insurgents.

The Taliban commander was involved in facilitating weapons, suicide bombers, and emplacing IEDs for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Security forces were led to the targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained based upon initial questioning at the scene.","start_date":"2011-03-05","event_type":["captureandkill"],"province":["kunduz"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":2,"min_captured":2,"killq":true,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":1,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2012-08-S-033 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 17, 2012) In Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested numerous suspected insurgents during an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The Taliban leader finances Taliban fighters in Chimtal district and provides them with weapons. 2012-08-S-035 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18, 2012) — Afghan and coalition officials confirmed today one of the insurgents arrested during an operation yesterday is a senior Taliban leader in Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. The arrested Taliban leader acquired weapons, explosives and funds for insurgents in the area and directed and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also responsible for using extortion and other forms of intimidation against Afghan civilians.

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Feb. 21: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan NEWS RELEASE
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

2010-02-CA-110 
For Immediate Release 

A separate Afghan-international force captured a Taliban facilitator and another militant in the village of Zur Bazar, in the Khogyani district, Nangarhar Province last night.
 
During the search of a compound the facilitator, associated with several rocket attacks on Afghan and coalition forces, was captured. When confronted he identified himself. 

Several weapons, including automatic rifles, ammunition and a quantity of drugs were found.

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2010-02-CA-110 
For Immediate Release\n

A separate Afghan-international force captured a Taliban facilitator and another militant in the village of Zur Bazar, in the Khogyani district, Nangarhar Province last night.
 
During the search of a compound the facilitator, associated with several rocket attacks on Afghan and coalition forces, was captured. When confronted he identified himself. 

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Afghan, Coalition Force Target Haqqani Leader in Paktiya Province ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-05-S-011
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday, searching for a Haqqani network leader who had intended to attack the Paktiya governor.

During the operation, insurgents engaged the security force and the Afghan and coalition force responded. The battle resulted in numerous insurgents killed, one civilian killed, and several civilians wounded.

Intelligence reports and numerous sources said the Haqqani leader’s attack on the Paktiya governor was imminent. The leader commands fighters, provides tactical guidance and weapons and plans attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in the district.

The security force conducted a search for the leader at a compound in the district. After isolating the area, the force was engaged by multiple insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns and assault rifles. The force responded to the immediate threat by returning fire.

Once the firing subsided, the force called for all occupants to exit the building before the insurgents re-engaged the force. As a force protection measure, the force fell back and called in air support to suppress the enemy fire. Numerous insurgents were killed and one was wounded during the engagement.

Upon entering and securing the compound, it was discovered one Afghan woman was killed and seven civilians were injured, including three women and four children, during the battle. All injured personnel were treated on-scene and then transported to a medical facility for further care.

"Here's another example of the insurgents' complete disregard for human life. Again, they chose to initiate violence against Afghan and coalition forces with Afghan civilians present despite their promise to protect civilians," said Rear Adm. Hal Pittman, ISAF deputy chief of staff for communication. "It's time insurgents are held accountable."

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2011-05-S-011
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KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday, searching for a Haqqani network leader who had intended to attack the Paktiya governor.

During the operation, insurgents engaged the security force and the Afghan and coalition force responded. The battle resulted in numerous insurgents killed, one civilian killed, and several civilians wounded.

Intelligence reports and numerous sources said the Haqqani leader’s attack on the Paktiya governor was imminent. The leader commands fighters, provides tactical guidance and weapons and plans attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in the district.

The security force conducted a search for the leader at a compound in the district. After isolating the area, the force was engaged by multiple insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns and assault rifles. The force responded to the immediate threat by returning fire.

Once the firing subsided, the force called for all occupants to exit the building before the insurgents re-engaged the force. As a force protection measure, the force fell back and called in air support to suppress the enemy fire. Numerous insurgents were killed and one was wounded during the engagement.

Upon entering and securing the compound, it was discovered one Afghan woman was killed and seven civilians were injured, including three women and four children, during the battle. All injured personnel were treated on-scene and then transported to a medical facility for further care.

\"Here's another example of the insurgents' complete disregard for human life. Again, they chose to initiate violence against Afghan and coalition forces with Afghan civilians present despite their promise to protect civilians,\" said Rear Adm. Hal Pittman, ISAF deputy chief of staff for communication. \"It's time insurgents are held accountable.\"","start_date":"2011-05-03","event_type":["insurgentskilled"],"province":["paktya"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":4,"min_captured":0,"killq":true,"captureq":false,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 20, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-067 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 20, 2011) Also in Kandahar, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and one of his associates during a nighttime operation in Kandahar City, yesterday. The leader was actively engaged in imminent roadside bomb attack planning against Afghan security forces operating in Kandahar City. He was captured during a search of his compound, after the combined security force tracked him there earlier in the day. One associated individual was also detained after the force determined he had ties to Taliban activity in the area.

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Suspected Insurgents Detained in Zabul ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-09-CA-160 For Immediate Release Download PDF

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district. 

The facilitator is reportedly involved in obtaining components for remote-controlled IEDs. 

Intelligence sources identified a compound in the village of Lowy Khakeh in Shah Joy where the security force conducted their search for the IED facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. 

After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The joint force also discovered an automatic weapon and grenade at the scene. 

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 16) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district. 

The facilitator is reportedly involved in obtaining components for remote-controlled IEDs. 

Intelligence sources identified a compound in the village of Lowy Khakeh in Shah Joy where the security force conducted their search for the IED facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. 

After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The joint force also discovered an automatic weapon and grenade at the scene. 

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-09-15","event_type":["detention"],"province":["zabul"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2011-11-S-018 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 13, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader in Zarghun Shahr district, Paktika province, yesterday. The leader directs an insurgent cell in the district and is directly responsible for numerous improvised explosive device and rocket attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the region. The security force confiscated one rifle during the operation.

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An Afghan-led security force captured a Haqqani leader during an operation in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, today. The leader was responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. Multiple additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

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ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update April 22, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-04-S-066
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 22, 2011) – An International Security Assistance Force airstrike killed a Taliban leader in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Saturday.

The target, Said Hassan, was a Taliban leader, homemade bomb expert and facilitator who also directed attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces in the Nawah-ye Barakzai area of Helmand.

Initial reports indicate no civilians were harmed in the operation.

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For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 22, 2011) – An International Security Assistance Force airstrike killed a Taliban leader in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Saturday.

The target, Said Hassan, was a Taliban leader, homemade bomb expert and facilitator who also directed attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces in the Nawah-ye Barakzai area of Helmand.

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Taliban, Haqqani Leadership Targeted, Suspected Insurgents Detained 
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-070 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 6, 2010) — Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan Friday.


 In eastern Afghanistan, a joint security force targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator for the movement of vehicles and narcotics in support of the network, detained several suspected insurgents in Paktika province. The security force targeted a compound in Orgun city to search for the facilitator. 

 The assault force did not fire their weapons during any of these operations and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches. --- UPDATE ISAF Confirms Capture of Haqqani Network Facilitator ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 
2010-11-CA-092 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 8, 2010) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Haqqani Network facilitator for the movement of vehicles and narcotics in support of the network, during an overnight operation in Paktika province Friday.

Acting on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound in Orgun city to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

After questioning all the residents at the scene, the security force detained the facilitator along with several of his associates.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-070 For Immediate Release
Download PDF 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 6, 2010) — Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan Friday.


 In eastern Afghanistan, a joint security force targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator for the movement of vehicles and narcotics in support of the network, detained several suspected insurgents in Paktika province. The security force targeted a compound in Orgun city to search for the facilitator. 

 The assault force did not fire their weapons during any of these operations and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.\n\n---\n\nUPDATE ISAF Confirms Capture of Haqqani Network Facilitator\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 
2010-11-CA-092 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 8, 2010) — The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Haqqani Network facilitator for the movement of vehicles and narcotics in support of the network, during an overnight operation in Paktika province Friday.

Acting on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound in Orgun city to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area.

After questioning all the residents at the scene, the security force detained the facilitator along with several of his associates.

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-11-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["paktika"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":3,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2013-01-S-026 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 27, 2013) An Afghan and coalition force detained two insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The Taliban leader executes attacks on Afghan and coalition forces.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 14, 2011 ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-06-S-046 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (June 14, 2011) During a separate security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, the combined security force detained one suspected insurgent yesterday. The force detained him while commencing a clearing operation aimed at disrupting a Taliban safe haven in the district. This district is associated with several insurgent leaders, suicide bomb facilitation and attack planning against Afghan security forces. No shots were fired during the night operation.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-09-S-011 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 7, 2011) Lastly, a combined Afghan and coalition security force patrol captured an insurgent leader and numerous anti-Afghan fighters during an operation targeting an insurgent leader in Kabul district, Kabul province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for supplying lethal aid used in attacks against ANSF and coalition forces. The detainees were taken in by Afghan Security Forces for further questioning.

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ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-07-S-035 For Immediate Release During a security operation in Shajoy district, Zabul province, an Afghan-led security force detained one suspected insurgent, yesterday. The security force was searching for a Taliban facilitator responsible for distributing money and information among Taliban leaders in the Qalat and Tarnek wa Jaldak districts.

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Afghan-Led Security Force Captures Another Haqqani Commander in Khost ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-08-CA-016 
For Immediate Release

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 2) - An Afghan and coalition security force continued to target Haqqani Network insurgents operating in the Khost-Gardez (K-G) Pass last night, this time focusing on a senior Haqqani commander who reportedly received approximately 120 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for planned attacks during the upcoming elections.

During the operation last night, the security force targeted a compound west of the village of Alu Kheyl to search for the commander. Afghan forces, acting on intelligence reports, quickly entered the compounds while coalition forces kept the area secured.

After initial questioning on the scene, the security force detained the commander and suspected insurgents. Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

The security force detained the commander, who is reportedly in charge of more than 25 fighters, and several additional suspected insurgents without incident during the operation.

"This is the second time in two weeks that a senior Haqqani leader operating in the K-G Pass was successfully targeted by Afghan and coalition forces," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "This demonstrates our resolve to protect the population against the brutal and indiscriminate activities that characterize Haqqani's influence."

Last week coalition forces conducted several precision strikes against the senior Haqqani Network commander for K-G Pass. At least a dozen Haqqani insurgents died in the strikes, but Afghan and coalition forces are still gathering information to confirm the commander's fate. It is unclear if he is dead or if he abandoned his comrades. The commander was responsible for the overall command and control of all Haqqani and foreign fighter camps in the area.

"The Haqqani Network is quite possibly the most prevalent insurgent threat in Afghanistan right now," said Torres. "The facilitation of more than 100 IEDs to be used against the Afghan civilians during the elections next month proves the Haqqani Network is not interested in establishing peace in Afghanistan. We will continue to target these dangerous individuals, who threaten the future of Afghanistan."

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2010-08-CA-016 
For Immediate Release

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 2) - An Afghan and coalition security force continued to target Haqqani Network insurgents operating in the Khost-Gardez (K-G) Pass last night, this time focusing on a senior Haqqani commander who reportedly received approximately 120 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for planned attacks during the upcoming elections.

During the operation last night, the security force targeted a compound west of the village of Alu Kheyl to search for the commander. Afghan forces, acting on intelligence reports, quickly entered the compounds while coalition forces kept the area secured.

After initial questioning on the scene, the security force detained the commander and suspected insurgents. Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

The security force detained the commander, who is reportedly in charge of more than 25 fighters, and several additional suspected insurgents without incident during the operation.

\"This is the second time in two weeks that a senior Haqqani leader operating in the K-G Pass was successfully targeted by Afghan and coalition forces,\" said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. \"This demonstrates our resolve to protect the population against the brutal and indiscriminate activities that characterize Haqqani's influence.\"

Last week coalition forces conducted several precision strikes against the senior Haqqani Network commander for K-G Pass. At least a dozen Haqqani insurgents died in the strikes, but Afghan and coalition forces are still gathering information to confirm the commander's fate. It is unclear if he is dead or if he abandoned his comrades. The commander was responsible for the overall command and control of all Haqqani and foreign fighter camps in the area.

\"The Haqqani Network is quite possibly the most prevalent insurgent threat in Afghanistan right now,\" said Torres. \"The facilitation of more than 100 IEDs to be used against the Afghan civilians during the elections next month proves the Haqqani Network is not interested in establishing peace in Afghanistan. We will continue to target these dangerous individuals, who threaten the future of Afghanistan.\"","start_date":"2010-08-01","event_type":["detention"],"province":["khost"],"target_group":["haqqani"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

2012-10-S-001 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 1, 2012) During a security operation in search of a Haqqani leader, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a number of suspected insurgents in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The Haqqani leader is suspected of acquiring supplies to plan and execute suicide attacks against Afghan and coalition forces while directly reporting to senior Haqqani leadership.

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Afghan, Coalition Force Captures Taliban Commander in Badghis ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-09-CA-298 
 

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 27) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Badghis province Sunday, including a Taliban sub-commander operating in Qal'ah-ye Now district, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

Based on intelligence information, the security force interdicted several vehicles in Qadis district to search for the Taliban commander. They secured the area and subsequently searched an associated tent. 

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the commander and five of his associates. 


The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected women and children for the duration of the search.

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2010-09-CA-298 
 

 KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 27) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Badghis province Sunday, including a Taliban sub-commander operating in Qal'ah-ye Now district, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

Based on intelligence information, the security force interdicted several vehicles in Qadis district to search for the Taliban commander. They secured the area and subsequently searched an associated tent. 

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the commander and five of his associates. 


The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-09-26","event_type":["detention"],"province":["badghis"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":6,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 24, 2011 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-180
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24)
A Taliban leader along with several suspected insurgents was detained by Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province yesterday.

The Taliban leader operated in the city and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for storing and distributing insurgent supplies for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces within the province. He was able to coordinate the release of an insurgent involved in the suicide attack at the Kandahar City police headquarters Feb. 12 that killed several Afghan National Police officers and wounded numerous others.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the city, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity. --- 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, two Taliban leaders were detained during Afghan and coalition operations in Kandahar and Helmand provinces Feb.23.

The Taliban leader detained in Kandahar Feb. 23 operated in Kandahar City and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for ambushes and IED attacks. He received rockets and ammunition from other Taliban leaders in the area and received orders from a Pakistan-based Taliban leader.

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2011-02-S-180
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24)
A Taliban leader along with several suspected insurgents was detained by Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province yesterday.

The Taliban leader operated in the city and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for storing and distributing insurgent supplies for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces within the province. He was able to coordinate the release of an insurgent involved in the suicide attack at the Kandahar City police headquarters Feb. 12 that killed several Afghan National Police officers and wounded numerous others.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the city, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.\n\n---\n\nISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-02-S-185
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011) 
ISAF confirmed yesterday, two Taliban leaders were detained during Afghan and coalition operations in Kandahar and Helmand provinces Feb.23.

The Taliban leader detained in Kandahar Feb. 23 operated in Kandahar City and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for ambushes and IED attacks. He received rockets and ammunition from other Taliban leaders in the area and received orders from a Pakistan-based Taliban leader.","start_date":"2011-02-22","event_type":["detention"],"province":["kandahar"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":4,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":false,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":1}

2011-11-S-038 ISAF Joint Command - Afghsnistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 22, 2011) In Qalat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban leader yesterday. The leader directs the placement of roadside bombs and plans attacks in Zabul province.

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2012-09-S-001 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2012) In Wali Muhammad Shahid Khugyani district, Ghazni province today, an Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a search for a Taliban leader. The Taliban leader is believed to direct and lead improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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2013-01-S-009 KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator in Pul-e Khumri district, Baghlan province, today. The facilitator belonged to a group of insurgents who carried out improvised explosive device and suicide attacks in the province. He was personally responsible for assisting in the transfer of IEDs and conducting IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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Taliban, Haqqani Leadership Targeted Overnight, Several Detained 

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-054 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 5, 2010) — Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during three operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan Thursday.
[...] 
 n neighboring Ghazni province, a separate security force targeted a Taliban facilitator who targets Afghan civilians by planning and facilitating suicide attacks within Ghazni city, according to reports. The security force detained several suspected insurgents during the overnight operation.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Ghazni city to search for the targeted individual. After an Afghan-led call out, the joint security force cleared and secured the area before detaining the suspected insurgents. [...] --- UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban Facilitator in Ghazni ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-069 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 6, 2010) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban facilitator who put the Afghan populace at risk by planning and facilitating suicide attacks within Ghazni city, during an overnight operation in Ghazni province Thursday.

 Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Ghazni city to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area. 

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator along with five of his associates. 

 The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-054 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 5, 2010) — Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during three operations aimed at capturing Taliban and Haqqani leadership in southern and eastern Afghanistan Thursday.
[...] 
 n neighboring Ghazni province, a separate security force targeted a Taliban facilitator who targets Afghan civilians by planning and facilitating suicide attacks within Ghazni city, according to reports. The security force detained several suspected insurgents during the overnight operation.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Ghazni city to search for the targeted individual. After an Afghan-led call out, the joint security force cleared and secured the area before detaining the suspected insurgents. \n\n[...]\n\n---\n\nUPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of Taliban Facilitator in Ghazni\nISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-11-CA-069 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 6, 2010) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban facilitator who put the Afghan populace at risk by planning and facilitating suicide attacks within Ghazni city, during an overnight operation in Ghazni province Thursday.

 Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound in Ghazni city to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the area. 

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator along with five of his associates. 

 The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.","start_date":"2010-11-04","event_type":["detention"],"province":["ghazni"],"target_group":["taliban"],"min_killed":0,"min_captured":6,"killq":false,"captureq":true,"killcaptureraid":true,"airstrike":false,"noshotsfired":true,"min_leaders_killed":0,"min_leaders_captured":0}

2011-09-S-050 ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 22, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security conducted a security operation in search of an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan suicide bomber in Imam Sahib district, Kunduz province, yesterday. The suicide bomber coordinates the purchase and movement of weapons, roadside bombs and suicide bombers from Takhar province to Kunduz Province. The force detained seven suspect insurgents during the operation.

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2012-07-S-005 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (July 3, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Shiray Kajaki and Baghran districts, Helmand province, Saturday. During the operation, the security force discovered a number of storage compounds containing narcotics, improvised explosive device components, weapons and ammunition. The items found in those compounds included 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of poppy seed, five kilograms (11 pounds) of wet opium, a quantity of IED components, 700 rounds of 7.62mm and a many weapons. While conducting the search operation, the Afghan and coalition security force was attacked by multiple groups of insurgents. The security force returned fire and later confirmed they had killed numerous insurgents. The security force destroyed all the items in place.

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