June 11., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and three other extremists during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, today.

The leader is the ranking Taliban official for Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province. He oversees assassination and improvised explosive device attacks in the local area targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He also collects illegal taxes in order to finance extremist activities and facilitates the movement of weapons in Panjwa’i district and Kandahar City.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

East

An Afghan and coalition security force killed five extremists during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The leader is instrumental in facilitating the movement of a large number of fighters through Khugyani district. He also oversees a group of extremists responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, in addition to directing weapons facilitation in the area. The security force also destroyed one machine gun and multiple rocket-propelled grenades as a result of the operation.

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June 11., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 10.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Bak district.

Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Khowst district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Pul-e Alam district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sharan district.

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June 09., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and two other extremists during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, today.

The leader oversees a group of extremists involved in improvised explosive device operations in Kandahar City. He has a history of building multiple types of IEDs and directing his subordinates to carry out attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Kandahar City.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

An Afghan and coalition security force killed two fighters during an operation in search of a senior extremist leader with ties to both the Taliban and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Sar-e Pul district, Sar-e Pul province, yesterday.

The senior leader is the ranking Taliban official in the Sherams region of Sar-e Pul district and is responsible for multiple attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the movement of improvised explosive device materials and has command and control of several Taliban groups. He also plans assassinations and kidnappings and illegally taxes civilians in the area. As the security force approached the senior leader’s suspected location, a group of extremists opened fire. The force returned fire, killing two.

Central

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested five extremists during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today. The leader coordinates direct and indirect fire attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He oversees kidnapping operations, directs the execution of kidnapping victims, raids local villages in order to extend Taliban power, and relays operational guidance from senior Taliban leadership to his fighters. The security force also seized one rifle as a result of the operation.

Commandos of 2nd Company, 8th Special Operations Kandak killed six enemies of Afghanistan in Sange Sheykh village, Gizab district, Daykundi province, yesterday. The 8th SOK responded to reports from the Gizab District chief of police that extremists were attacking multiple ALP checkpoints. Following the engagement the commandos recovered two AK-47s.

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June 09., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one enemy of Afghanistan, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared eight improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 8.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Andar district.

Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Ghazni district.

Logar province
Coalition Forces killed one enemy of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Baraki Barak district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Bati Kot district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces discovered one weapons cache during operations in the Chamkani district. The cache contained two rocket-propelled grenade warheads, six hand grenades, four AK-47 magazines and 1,000 rounds of small-caliber ammunition.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared four IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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June 07., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two extremists during an operation in search of a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, June 7.

The facilitator is responsible for procuring weapons for use by local extremist groups in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also has a history of participating in high profile attacks against Afghan and coalition force installations.

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June 07., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 12 enemies of Afghanistan, detained eight suspected enemies of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared eight improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 6.

Logar province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed nine enemies of Afghanistan and detained four suspected enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Mohammad Agha district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces detained four suspected enemies of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Pul-e Alam district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared three IEDs during operations in the Sar Hawza district.

Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sharan district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zardan district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zurmat district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces killed two enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Nerkh district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one enemy of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Premature blast kills 8 would-be suicide bombers in S. Afghanistan

KABUL, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Eight would-be suicide bombers were killed as their explosive device went off prematurely in Zabul province, 340 km south of Afghan capital Kabul, on Wednesday, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here.

"A group of eight suicide bombers linked to the Taliban outfit were killed by the accidental blast of their own explosive material while they were organizing terrorist attacks in Now Bahar district of Zabul province today," the statement added.

The deadly blast took place in the house of a Taliban local commander Mullah Sababullah, leaving him along with seven other Taliban fighters dead, the statement contended.

Taliban militants who are largely relying on suicide and roadside bombing have yet to make comment.

from XINHUA
2013-06-05 20:38:58
Editor: Chen Zhi

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June 05., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a senior Taliban leader, Obaidullah Jan, and two other extremists during an operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday.

Jan had operational control of a group of fighters responsible for conducting numerous ambushes and other attacks against Afghan and coalition fighters. He also facilitated the movement of weapons and military equipment to local Taliban cells and was involved in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator and one other extremist during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The facilitator is responsible for procuring weapons and military equipment for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also assists in the coordination and execution of those attacks and maintains several weapons caches. During the operation, a group of extremists set up a fighting position against the security force. The force engaged the insurgents, killing three. The security force also seized one AK-47 and two AK-47 magazines as a result of the operation.

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator and three other extremists during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today. The facilitator procures bomb-making material, constructs improvised explosive devices and emplaces completed IEDs in Zharay district, targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He also serves as a financier for local Taliban cells.

East

More than 600 members of the Afghan National Security Force gathered in Laghman Province on Monday to execute a clearing operation in the areas surrounding Nawrah and Hakimabad villages to identify and neutralize improvised explosive devices planted by enemies of Afghanistan. Members of the Provincial Response Company, National Directorate of Security, Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Army, Afghan Uniform Police and Investigative Surveillance Unit, supported by the Provincial Chief of Police and coalition advisers, all participated in the operation which uncovered 12 IEDs that were immediately neutralized by the ANSF. The ANSF effort is to disrupt the extremist’s ability to threaten the local populace and inflict harm to the residents.

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June 05., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared eight improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 4.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Ab Band district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Gelan district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Saberi district.

Laghman province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Mehtar lam district.

Kapisa province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Tag Ab district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Bati Kot district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zardan district.

Parwan province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces discovered one weapons cache during operations in the Bagram district. The cache contained one revolver, five police uniforms, one police ID card, one spent artillery round, one empty anti-tank mine, and electrical components.

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Girl killed as Taliban, police clash in Faryab

MAIMANA (PAN): A girl was found dead at her home after a clash between insurgents and Afghan security forces in northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Sunday.

The clash broke out late on Saturday in the Attakhan Khwaja area of Pashtunkot district, border police commander, Gen. Ghiyasuddin Khalilzai told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Eight insurgents were wounded in the clash and later it emerged a 12-year-old girl had been killed as a result of the cross-fire.

Mohammad Zahir, a border check post commander, said he girl was killed when bullets hit her home in the area.

During the clash, he said a tank of Afghan border police hit by a roadside bomb, injuring a policeman. After the blast, the insurgents opened fire at border police, but the attackers were pushed back when reinforcements arrived, he added.

from Pajhwok
By Qutbuddin Kohi Jun 2, 2013 - 16:39   

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June 02., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, June 2.

The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices, facilitates the movement of weapons in the local area for use in attacks, and receives guidance from senior Taliban officials for dissemination to front-line fighters.

The security force also seized ammunition and five AK-47 magazines as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

Afghan Local Police and coalition forces recovered a weapons cache while on patrol to Kirda and Meran villages in Shah Joy district, Zabul province, June 1. The cache consisted of three rifles, two pistols, one 107mm rocket, one RPK, one shotgun, and assorted ammunition. All seized items were destroyed on location.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested three enemies of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, June 1. The leader has conducted numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinates the movement of weapons and fighters through Nangarhar province and performs limited intelligence duties for local Taliban networks.

Afghan and coalition security forces killed three enemies of Afghanistan during two operations in search of a Haqqani leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, June 1. The leader conducts improvised explosive device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitates the movement of weapons and military equipment into the local area. The leader is also responsible for kidnapping operations and coordinates with senior leaders to execute guidance within the Haqqani network. The security force also destroyed one heavy weapon as a result of the operation.

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a Haqqani leader, Abdullah, during an operation in Khoshi district, Logar province, May 30. Abdullah, also known as Osmani, also known as Abdul Sorkh, also known as Rohullah, coordinated and directed improvised explosive device, indirect fire and small arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was responsible for weapons facilitation and IED emplacement and exercised command and control over multiple Haqqani groups in the area. He also directed assassinations against local Afghans.

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June 02., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 39 enemies of Afghanistan, detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared nine improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 1.

Ghazni province
Coalition Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Qara Bagh district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Saberi district.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Wata Poor district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces killed 12 enemies of Afghanistan and detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan during operations in the Nika district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Coalition forces killed three enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Sar Hawza district.

Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 22 enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Urgun district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed two enemies of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Zurmat district.

Parwan province
Coalition Forces discovered one weapons cache containing eight 107 mm rocket fuses during operations in the Bagram district.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared five IEDs during operations in the Sayed Abad district.

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Two Nato containers torched in Mastung by militants

QUETTA: Militants torched two Nato containers in Mastung district of Balochistan, levies said Sunday, June 2.

Munir Ahmed, a levies official told Dawn.com that two containers were attacked on their way back to Karachi after supplying fuel to US and Nato troops in Afghanistan.

He said initially that the militants opened fire on the trucks and then set them on fire.

Ahmed said that the drivers of the convoy survived the attack and managed to escape from the spot. “Both containers were completely burnt”, Ahmed said.

He said the incident happened in Dasht Tehsil of Mastung district. Militants have repeatedly attacked Nato supplies in the area.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. However, the assailants managed to escape unhurt from the spot.

from DAWN
Syed Ali Shah | 9 hours ago

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Two NATO soldiers killed in Eastern Afghanistan: ISAF (06.01.)

At least two NATO service members and one ISAF civilian were killed following militants attack and roadside bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday.
NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) following a statement said, “One International Security Assistance Force service member and one ISAF civilian were killed during a direct fire attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”

In a separate statement ISAF announced, “An International Security Assistance Force service member was killed during an improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan today.”

The statements did not disclose further information regarding the exact locations of the incidents and nationalities of the deceased soldiers and the ISAF civilian.

At least 68 NATO service members including 55 US troops, 6 British troops and 7 soldiers from the other NATO member countries have been killed in Afghanistan since the beginning of 2012.

from KHAAMA
By Mirwais Adeel - 01 Jun 2013, 10:14 pm

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R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunez-Rodriguez

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

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

            Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, 29, of Pasadena, Texas, died May 30, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device.

            He was assigned to the 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.   

            For more information, media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at 719-526-4143/7525 or after normal business hours at 719-526-5500.

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FORT CARSON, Colo. - The Department of Defense announced Saturday that a Fort Carson soldier was killed in Afghanistan.

Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, 29, of Pasadena, Texas, died May 30, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. He died from injuries he suffered after his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device.

Staff Sgt. Nunezrodriguez was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

He was assigned to the 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

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Roadside bomb hits police van in Afghanistan's Khost province, kills 3, wounds 3

Districts of Khost (not showing the Shamal District). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KHOST, Afghanistan, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A roadside bomb struck a police van in Dawamanda district of Khost province 150 km southeast of Kabul on Saturday, killing three commuters and injuring three others, a local official said.

"A mine planted by Taliban rebels struck a vehicle of Border Police Force in Dawamanda district at around 11:30 a.m. local time today, killing three police personnel and injuring three others," the official told Xinhua but declined to be identified.

Meantime, Governor of Dawamanda district Sayed Ahmad Khan in talks with Xinhua confirmed the blast, saying investigation was underway.

The head of a hospital in Khost provincial capital the Khost city said that three injured men had been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

from XINHUA
2013-06-01 15:34:52
Editor: Deng ShashaA

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June 01., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and one other enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, June 1.

The leader is responsible for multiple direct and indirect fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved in the construction of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices for use in attacks and provides operational reports to his fellow Taliban fighters.

The security force also seized one mortar round and one AK-47 magazine as a result of the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested one enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, June 1. The leader maintains operational control over a group of fighters responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He has also directed assassinations against Afghan civilians and has facilitated the movement of weapons in Kandahar City and Shah Wali Kot district

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed June 1 the death of a senior Taliban leader, Razaq, during an operation in Khakrez district, Kandahar province, Thursday. Razaq directed and executed improvised explosive device, indirect fire and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He provided instruction on making IEDs and distributed suicide vests for use in attacks. He was also responsible for the facilitation of IEDs, weapons and military equipment for multiple Taliban groups operating in Kandahar.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two enemies of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, June 1. The senior leader is responsible for a wide range of Taliban activity. He oversees a group of fighters involved in ambushes, improvised explosive device operations and complex attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitates the movement of weapons in various districts throughout Nangarhar province and serves as an intelligence operative for senior Taliban officials. The security force also seized eight pounds of opium as a result of the operation.

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June 01., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 17 enemies of Afghanistan, detained 10 suspected enemies of Afghanistan, discovered one weapons cache and found and safely cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 31.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed 10 enemies of Afghanistan during operations in the Andar district.

Afghan National Security Forces detained one suspected enemy of Afghanistan and found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Qara Bagh district. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Logar province
Coalition forces killed six enemies of Afghanistan, detained six suspected enemies of Afghanistan, found and safely cleared two IEDs and recovered two rocket-propelled grenades and IED making materiel during operations in the Mohammad Agha district.

Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Pul-e Alam district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed one enemy of Afghanistan during operations in the Urgun district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces detained three suspected enemies of Afghanistan and discovered one weapons cache during operations in the Zardan district. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning. The cache contained two rocket-propelled grenades and two 82 mm mortar rounds.

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IMU, Taliban launched joint suicide assault in Panjshir

By Bill Roggio - June 1, 2013 - LWJ

Hanzala and Nusratullah, two members of the joint Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and Taliban suicide assault team in Panjshir. Images from SITE Intelligence Group.

The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, an al Qaeda and Taliban-linked group that operates in Afghanistan, claimed it executed the May 29 suicide assault on the governor's compound in Panjshir in concert with the Taliban. The IMU announced that the attack was part of the Taliban's 2013 spring offensive.
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan released the statement announcing its participation in the attack in Panjshir, one of the most secured provinces in Afghanistan and the bastion of the former Northern Alliance. The statement was obtained and translated by the SITE Intelligence Group.
The IMU admitted that the attack was executed under the banner of the Taliban's Khalid bin Waleed spring offensive, which was announced at the end of April. In that statement, the Taliban said it would conduct suicide assaults on Coalition and Afghan facilities. The IMU has integrated its operations with the Taliban in the Afghan north; the two groups conduct joint attacks, and IMU leaders serve in the Taliban's shadow government in some areas.
"This attack is the continuation of series of attacks which bear the name of Khalid bin Waleed' announced by Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in the spring of 2013," the IMU said.
The IMU said that the six members of the suicide assault team "were equipped with light and heavy weaponry, hand grenades" and "were wearing explosive filled martyrdom costumes" and "suits of policemen."
Three of the fighters were from Afghanistan, two were from Uzbekistan, and one was from Kyrgyzstan.
"Those six mujahids comprised of three from Mawarounnahr [Transoxiana, the historic name for the area of Central Asia consisting of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, southern Kyrgyzstan and southwest Kazakhstan] and the other three from Afghanistan, all of whom were on the fidai list (the waiting list of martyrdom-seeking mujahids) impatiently waiting for their turn," the statement said, according to SITE.

Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2013/06/imu_taliban_launched.php#ixzz2UxpZE100

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May 31., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces arrested a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, May 30.

The facilitator is responsible for the movement of explosives and weapons in the Balkh province for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He collects illegal taxes from civilians to pay for weapons and has command and control over a cell of Taliban fighters responsible for multiple attacks in the local area.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An Afghan and coalition security force killed one enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Khakrez district, Kandahar province, May 30. The leader directs and executes improvised explosive device, indirect fire and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He provides instruction on making IEDs and distributes suicide vests for use in attacks. He is also responsible for the facilitation of IEDs, weapons and military equipment for multiple Taliban groups operating in Kandahar.

East

An Afghan and coalition security force killed one enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Khoshi district, Logar province, May 30. The leader coordinates and directs improvised explosive device, indirect fire and small arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is responsible for weapons facilitation and IED emplacement and exercises command and control over multiple Haqqani groups in the area. He has also directed assassinations against local Afghans.

An Afghan and coalition security force wounded one enemy of Afghanistan during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, May 30. The leader is responsible for kidnapping operations in the local area. He also conducts improvised explosive device and small-arms fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

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