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KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan-international security force killed several militants, including a Taliban commander responsible for IED attacks, during an operation in Zabul this morning.
The joint security force went to a mountainous rural area in the Jeldak district after intelligence sources confirmed militant activity. When the security force called for the militants to surrender, the force came under hostile fire. The joint force returned fire, killing several militants, including the Taliban commander, and wounding a couple of others.
The security team found machine guns, rocket propelled grenades and a significant amount of IED components among the militants.
In an operation in Kandahar last night, an Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban facilitator responsible for transporting weapons and illegal aid.
The joint security force searched a series of buildings in southern Kandahar City after intelligence assets confirmed militant activities in the immediate area. The search led to the capture of the Taliban facilitator and another militant.
No civilians were harmed in either operation.
ANP learn techniques to better interact with public
The Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team recently taught Afghan National Policemen in the Deh Yak district techniques to build a better relationship with the people they serve.
Seventeen policemen graduated from the course designed to encourage interaction with the population to gather information while developing relationships and building trust between the ANP and the public.
The training course included lessons on public policing and a practical exercise conducted at the bazaar.
The police in this district were chosen for the training because it is a key district in Ghazni province, and the area is ethnically mixed with people representing Pashtu and Tajik tribes.
A portion of the course was specifically geared toward proactive policing.
"We want to see them interacting with the population so they can improve their relationships with the villagers," said Army Staff Sgt. John Nichols, Civil Military Operations Center non-commissioned officer in charge. "Once they gain the trust and confidence of those they serve, they will find that all sorts of information will feed out of that."
It is not uncommon in the smaller districts and villages for the police to be the only government officials that the people see.
"We're trying to connect the people with their government at the lowest level. Talking to the police is a way for them to voice their concerns," said Army Master Sgt. John Hecker, civil affairs team leader.
"When I come to work, and fasten on my belt, I do my best to provide security for the people," said Azize Llaha, one of the policemen who attended the course. "The shopkeepers and people have a lot of problems. Even if they are Taliban, I will do my best to make them civilians and help them find the best way."
ISAF Casualty
An ISAF service member from the United States died following an IED strike in southern Afghanistan Saturday.
| Date Taken: | 12.27.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 12.27.2009 04:06 |
| Story ID: | 43176 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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