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    Afghan, coalition forces target Kandahar Taliban leader

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    01.04.2011

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Kandahar province yesterday.

    The Taliban leader was involved with planning an unspecified large attack in Kandahar City. He is known to coordinate Taliban efforts with other leaders in the Kandahar area. He is in direct contact with several Taliban assassination cell leaders.

    Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Kandahar district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security team detained the targeted Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents based on initial questioning at the scene.

    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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    Date Taken: 01.04.2011
    Date Posted: 01.04.2011 23:24
    Story ID: 63021
    Location: KABUL, AF

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