KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a
Haqqani leader during an operation in Musa Khel district, Khost
province, March 15.
The leader is accused of having operational control over multiple
extremist cells and has personally led fighters in attacks against
Afghan and coalition forces. He also served a crucial role in weapons
facilitation for local militants, negotiating a number of weapons
transactions allowing his network to resupply and continue their
assaults.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
During an operation in search of a pair of
Islamic Movement of
Uzbekistan high-profile attack coordinators in
Faizabad district,
Jowzjan province, March 14, an Afghan and coalition security force
detained one insurgent. The IMU members work in conjunction to
orchestrate attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. They have
directed and organized significant number of suicide bombers to attack
in conjunction with one another, and are also believed to facilitate
improvised explosive device operations.
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of
Uzbekistan suicide attack coordinator during an operation in
Imam Sahib
district, Kunduz province, March 15. The insurgent is accused of
directing the actions of a number of suicide attackers targeting Afghan
government officials and security forces. At the time of his arrest, he
was actively planning an operation against Afghan National Security
Forces.
South
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed March 15 the arrest of a
Taliban leader during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province,
Wednesday. The leader held senior administrative responsibilities for
the insurgent network in Marjeh district. He is believed to be deeply
involved in planning, coordinating and conducting attacks against Afghan
and coalition forces. The security force also detained two other
insurgents and seized two machine guns and 400 rounds of ammunition as a
result of the operation.
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed March 15 the death of
Taliban leader, Abdul Razzaq, during an operation in
Nahr-e Saraj
district, Helmand province, Thursday. Razzaq, also known as Hajji Mama,
had planned and directed attempted assassinations against Afghan forces,
facilitated weapons to fighters throughout Helmand province, and served
as a vital link in the local Taliban’s intelligence apparatus. He also
served as a member in illegitimate Taliban judicial proceedings and
actively recruited civilians to join a number of insurgent cells.
During an operation in
Delaram district, Nimroz province, March 15, an
Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban logistics leader
and detained one other insurgent. The insurgent is believed to be in
charge of the entire supply chain for an insurgent network operating in
the Central Helmand River Valley area. He supervised the acquisition,
transportation and distribution of weapons, IEDs and IED material to
multiple Taliban leaders.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a number of insurgents
during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Pul-e ‘Alam
district, Logar province, March 15. The facilitator is believed
responsible for coordinating and conducting attacks against Afghan and
coalition forces throughout Logar province. He is instrumental in
procuring and distributing weapons and ammunition to his fellow fighters
for use in insurgent activities.
During an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, March 15,
an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and
detained one other insurgent. The leader is believed to be heavily
involved in insurgent operations throughout Pul-e ‘Alam district. He is
accused of having engaged in a campaign of intimidation against Afghan
authorities throughout the region and worked on the facilitation of
weapons to extremists.
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani IED expert and
detained two other insurgents during an operation in
Baraki Barak
district, Logar province, March 15 The insurgent is suspected of having
authority over a cell of fighters responsible for a number of mortar and
rocket attacks against Afghan and coalition fighters.
During an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, March 15,
an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani facilitator
and detained a number of other insurgents. The facilitator is accused of
acquiring weapons, IEDs and other supplies for insurgent networks in
Pul-e ‘Alam district. He is also believed to have coordinated and
participated in multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
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