Dec. 16., 2011. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader named Malawi Sahib in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today.

The leader distributed weapons and ammunition to insurgent fighters for use in attacks against Afghan forces.

During the operation, the insurgent leader was found hiding inside of the compound. Upon being discovered, he lunged toward a member of the force and attempted to seize his weapon. Assessing an immediate threat, the security force fired, killing Sahib.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Today, in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader. The leader received shipments of weapons from Pakistan and distributed the weapons to senior Taliban insurgent leaders in Helmand and Kandahar. The security force confiscated bomb-making material and detained multiple additional suspected insurgents during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator conducts roadside bomb attacks and moves explosives throughout Panjwa’i and Dand districts. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

East

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during a operation conducted in Maidan Shahr district, Wardak province, today. The leader supplied weapons to fighters and coordinated attacks against Afghan forces.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during a operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today. The facilitator provided a safe haven for insurgent leaders and fighters in Zurmat district, and moved fighters and weapons. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Haqqani leader today. The leader directs attacks against Afghan forces and distributes explosives throughout Sabari district. Two suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

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Militants attack Pakistan army; 21 die in clash

PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — A local government official says militants set off a roadside bomb near a Pakistani army convoy in a tribal region close to the Afghan border, sparking clashes that killed one soldier and 20 militants.

Wajid Khan says the incident took place in Khanki village in the Upper Orakzai region on Friday.
He says 25 soldiers were wounded in the militants' attack. He says the troops repelled the attack, surrounded and killed 20 militants.
The region is home to insurgents loyal to Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud.
Some insurgent commanders in Pakistan have claimed to be in peace talks with the government recently. Others have denied any negotiations, as has the government.

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Militants attack police station in capital Kabul

Friday, December 16, 2011 – An explosion rocked capital Kabul on late Friday evening. The incident took place in 5th district of capital Kabul.

 

According to local residents and eyewitnesses in the area, at least two loud explosions were heard at the scene of the incident and a number of armed men have managed to enter the 5th district police commandment and exchange gunfire with the Afghan security forces.

An Afghan security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said, at least one suicide bombers detonated their explosives infront of the 5th district police station and another inside the police station.

Meanwhile, Afghan interior ministry offifcials confirmed that the clashes are now over and Afghan police forces have started investigations into the incident.

However the exact nature of the incident and details of casualties as a result of the incident have not been disclosed by security officials yet.

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Dec. 15., 2011. - ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache while on patrol in Tarin Kot district, Uruzgan province, Dec. 15.

The cache consisted of six rocket-propelled grenade warheads, 12 RPG motors, two stick grenades, more than 500 rounds of small arms ammunition and various improvised explosive device components. The security force confiscated the materials to be destroyed at a later date.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

A coalition security force discovered a weapons cache at a construction site in Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province, Dec. 15. The cache consisted of two rockets, four 82 mm mortar rounds and seven RPG launchers. Afghan National Police secured the cache to be destroy the find at a later date.

East

In Achin district, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine patrol, Dec. 15. The cache consisted of 2,750 pounds (1,250 kilograms) of hashish, which was confiscated by the security force without incident.

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