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Combined Force Detains Several Suspected Insurgents
Friday, August 31, 2012 20:20
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From an International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Release
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani bomb maker in the Pul-e ‘Alam district of Afghanistan’s Logar province today, military officials reported.
The sought-after Haqqani leader facilitates the construction of improvised explosive devices and directs their use in the Pul-e ‘Alam district, officials said.
In other Afghanistan operations today:
– In the Gelan district of Ghazni province, a combined force detained many suspects during a search for a Taliban leader. The sought-after insurgent leader manages the finances, supplies and the movement of foreign fighters into the area.
– A combined force detained several suspects during a search for a Taliban leader in the Gelan district of Ghazni province. The sought-after insurgent leader plans and coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in southern Ghazni province.
– Afghan and coalition forces confirmed the Aug. 29 arrest of a Taliban leader during an operation in the Andar district of Ghazni province. The detained insurgent leader prepared and conducted attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated the movement of weapons and supplies, including IEDs, throughout the Andar district.
In Afghanistan operations yesterday:
– A combined force killed two armed insurgents during a precision airstrike in the Sayyid Karam district of Paktiya province. No civilians were harmed and there was no damage to civilian structures.
2012-08-31 20:11:19
Source: http://terrorism-online.blogspot.com/2012/08/combined-force-detains-several_31.html
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