The facilitator coordinates the delivery of weapons, military equipment and money to al-Qaida and operational cells for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also relays messages for senior al-Qaida leadership.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of two senior Taliban leaders, Qari Halim and Sajad Jan, during an operation in Archi district, Kunduz province, yesterday. Halim, also known as Zubair, was the ranking Taliban official in Archi district responsible for command and control, finance and logistical efforts for extremists in the region. He oversaw a group of approximately 50 fighters that have engaged in ambushes and improvised explosive device operations against Afghan and coalition forces. Jan, also known as Qari Ismael, also known as Jawid, was Halim's top military advisor. He directed and executed attacks under Halim's orders targeting Afghan government officials, in addition to Afghan and coalition forces.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested one extremist during an operation in search of a Taliban high-profile attack facilitator in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, today. The facilitator acquires and distributes weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and other military equipment for use in attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces in Kabul, Logar and Wardak provinces. He also coordinates training for new extremists.
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (June 14, 2013) - Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed six enemy combatants and found and safely cleared one improvised explosive device during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 13.
Laghman Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed one enemy combatant during operations in the Dawlat Shah District.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Mehtar lam District.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces killed three enemy combatants during operations in the Jani Khel District.
Wardak Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed two enemy combatants during operations in the Daymardad District.
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