Insurgents stoned by Afghan citizens
by Maj. Bradley Gordon 2nd MarDiv
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province - Citizens of the Nawa District took matters into their own hands last week as they stoned two insurgents in retaliation for the killing of a local elder. The insurgents claim the elder was cooperating with officials of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
According to the district chief, Haji Manaf Khan, a number of the villagers of Sra Qala, including the two sons of the elder, first disarmed the insurgents, taking their rifles, and then stoned them to death.
As this event indicates, Afghan citizens are increasingly dissatisfied with insurgent activity. They continue to work with coalition forces against the insurgents and their efforts to undermine the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
In southern Helmand a family traveling near Khan Neshin ran over an improvised explosive device in their vehicle, killing two young children, two women and three men. The explosion also injured five others.
Coalition forces were the first people to come across the incident and provided initial treatment to the injured. While waiting for a medical evacuation helicopter to arrive, coalition forces discovered a second IED in the area and provided personnel to neutralize it.
Afghan National Security Forces, with support from Task Force Leatherneck, will continue to keep pressure on and actively hunt the enemies of the legitimate government of Afghanistan. Task Force Leatherneck stands shoulder-to-shoulder through partnered operations preparing for the transition of all security responsibilities to Afghan security forces.
Afghan National Security Forces continue to make great strides in developing a strong force of personnel, training and equipment necessary to provide security for Afghan citizens. The Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen of Task Force Leatherneck continue to partner with ANSF units to train and prepare them for autonomous operations.
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