Taliban return to Baghlan-i-Markazi

PUL-I-KHUMRI (PAN): Amid growing concerns among residents over increasing insecurity, six insurgents, including a commander, were detained in the Baghlan-i-Markazi district of northern Baghlan province, officials said on Tuesday.

Identified as Azizullah, the rebel leader was detained along with three accomplices in Laiqa village, the town's police chief, Brig. Gen. Ghulam Sakhi Rustaqi, told Pajhwok Afghan News.

He accused the detainees of planning militant activities in the area, hoping that the arrests would help improve the security situation.

In Kabul, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed the arrest of six armed rebels, including a commander, in the district by a joint Afghan-international force.

Meanwhile, residents complained that the guerrillas had once again stepped up their activities in many parts of the Baghlan-i-Markazi after the security responsibility transitioned to Afghan forces in the Mangalha area of the town.

Shamsul Haq, who lives in Kandahari village, said that the Taliban had started sneaking into villages soon after Afghan security forces replaced NATO troops three weeks ago.

from Pajhwok
By Habibur Rahman Sherzai Feb 26, 2013 - 16:15

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Eight Armed Taliban Killed (Feb.26.2013.)

Publish Date: Feb 26, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Eight Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.

The operations were conducted in Logar, Parwan, Samangan, Zabul, Uruzgan, Ghazni and Khost provinces, as a result eight armed Taliban were killed and 12 other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunitions.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused four anti-vehicle mines which were placed by the enemies of peace and stability for destructive activities in the main road of Bati Kot district of eastern Nangarhar province and Nowzad district of Helmand province.

 

Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained four suspects accused of theft, using fake banknotes and selling alcoholic beverages in the 1st, 2nd and 6th Districts of Kabul-City.

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Feb. 26., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a Taliban leader, Anwar, during an operation in Hisarak district, Nangarhar province, Sunday.

Anwar was responsible for directing and participating in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He exercised operational control of a significant number of insurgents.

During the operation, the security force engaged Anwar and four other militants with a precision strike, killing five.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

During an operation Monday in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and detained five other insurgents. The Taliban leader is alleged to be responsible for controlling multiple insurgent fighters in Baghlan-e Jadid district. He was a known improvised explosive device expert, and provided financial support and weapons to insurgent forces. The security force also seized multiple weapons and ammunition as a result of the operation.

East

Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban leader along with detaining two other insurgents during a security operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, Sunday. The leader is believed to be responsible for improvised explosive device and small-arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. In the past, he was involved in harassing the Afghan public by kidnapping individuals for ransom and establishing illegal checkpoints throughout the district.

During an operation Sunday in Hisarak district, Nangarhar province, an Afghan and coalition security force killed five insurgents. The security force positively identified the insurgents and engaged with a precision strike, killing five.

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Feb. 26., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent, detained two suspected insurgents, and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 25.

Kunar province
Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent during an engagement in Tsowkey district.

Khowst province
Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Khowst district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Nuristan province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nurgaram district.

Paktya province
Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent during an operation in Chamkani district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Ghazni district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Chak dstrict.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 29 Armed Taliban Killed (Feb.25.2013.)

Publish Date: Feb 25, 2013

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 29 Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched several joint clearance operations in Nangarhar, Laghman, Badakhshan, Kandahar, Zabul, Logar, Ghazni, Paktiya, Herat, Badghis and Helmand provinces.

As a result of these operations, 29 armed Taliban were killed, 29 wounded and six others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy rounds ammunitions.

During the same 24 hour period, Afghan National Police discovered and defused 10 different types of mines which were placed by the enemies of peace and stability for destructive activities in Kunar, Kapisa, Faryab and Zabul provinces.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained eight suspects accused of theft in the 5th and 8th Districts of Kabul-City.

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R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz., died Feb. 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison Team, Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

            For more information media may contact the 1st Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 760-725-8766.

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from utsandiego:
By Nathan Max
12:46 p.m.Feb. 25, 2013

 A Camp Pendleton-based Marine has been killed while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan, the Defense Department announced Monday.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz., died Friday in Helmand Province. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison Team, Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Davis enlisted in the Marine Corps on Oct. 21, 1997, and he served as a motor transport operations chief.

During his more than 15 years in the Marine Corps, he was awarded a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the NATA Medal-ISAF Afghanistan, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal.

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