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    Taliban commander captured in Kandahar by Afghan-led force

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    09.16.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kandahar province Wednesday including a Taliban commander operating in Kandahar City.

    The commander is responsible for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces, as well as the movement of weapons and improvised explosive device components into the city.

    Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a compound outside Kandahar City to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined security force cleared and secured the compound.

    After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the commander along with one 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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    Date Taken: 09.16.2010
    Date Posted: 09.16.2010 00:13
    Story ID: 56344
    Location: KABUL, AF

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