An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Wali Muhammad Shahid Khugyani district, Ghazni province, Friday.
The leader coordinated improvised explosive device operations and conducted multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the province. During the operation the security force also detained two other insurgents.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
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An Afghan and coalition security force discovered several caches containing narcotics and explosives during an operation in Baghran district, Helmand province, Monday. The security force seized 48 kilograms (106 pounds) of wet opium, 980 kilograms (2,156 pounds) of poppy seed and several improvised explosive device components. During the operation, insurgents attacked the security force. The force identified the insurgents and returned fire killing several insurgents. The narcotics and IED materials were destroyed in place.
In Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a senior Taliban leader Friday. The leader coordinates the placement of improvised explosive devices and directs attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the province. During the operation the security force detained several insurgents.
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has completed its initial assessment of the circumstances surrounding its June 6 mission to detain a Taliban leader in Baraki Barak district, Logar province. ISAF confirms that in addition to the insurgents killed during the operation, it’s also responsible for the unintended, but nonetheless tragic, death of Afghan civilians.
During today’s trip to Logar General John R. Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force said, “I am here not only as the Commander of the Coalition forces, but also as a father to apologize for the tragedy that occurred two days ago. Additionally, I am committed to ensuring we do the right thing for the families of those we inadvertently harmed, as well as for the community in which they lived.”
The purpose of the trip was to personally deliver his condolences to the provincial governor, parliament leaders, provincial council leadership, and village elders. ISAF continues to investigate the unfortunate circumstances surrounding this airstrike and remains committed to taking any and all appropriate actions to minimize the likelihood of similar occurrences in the future.
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