Force targets Taliban judge in Helmand overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.28.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Taliban judge with influence in Nad 'Ali and Marjah Districts of Helmand province Friday.

The assault force targeted a compound in remote Marjah District in pursuit of the judge.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained several suspected insurgents.

"The Taliban try to establish governance based on their oppressive ideology and their actions are often severe and illegal in the eyes of the legitimate and established government of Afghanistan," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "We will continue pursuing those who think they can self-appoint themselves and govern illegally through intimidation and violence."

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

• Date Taken: 08.28.2010
• Date Posted: 08.28.2010 08:19
• Story ID: 55305
• Location: KABUL, AF