Senior Haqqani leader captured in Afghanistan: NATO

[Bosonic]

Source: Xinhua

KABUL, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- A senior leader of the Haqqani network has been arrested in Afghanistan by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the military alliance said in a statement released Saturday.

"A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured the senior Haqqani network leader in Afghanistan during a security operation in Jani Khel district, Paktiya province Tuesday," according to the statement.

"Security forces detained Haji Mali Khan, the uncle of Siraj and Badruddin Haqqani and the senior Haqqani commander in Afghanistan. He was one of the highest ranking members of the Haqqani network and a revered elder of the Haqqani clan, the statement said.

Mali Khan, according to the statement, moved forces from Pakistan to Afghanistan to conduct terrorist activity. Jalaluddin Haqqani consistently placed Mali Khan in positions of high importance.

Read more: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-10/01/c_131171428.htm

[Tarheel_Dem]

1. K & R

:kick:

[JCMach1]

2. The CIA's war against the ISI continues

just remember, Obama had the balls to go after these folks... Bush didn't

[24601]

6. So you support his capture/kill ops in the region? n/t

[JCMach1]

9. I think in the long run killing those responsible for terrorist acts

are a much better policy than military war and occupation...

[nineteen50]

3. Our enemies keep changing

[SkyDaddy7]

4. And the American People think the Repugs are...

Stronger on national defense than Democrats according to the latest Gallup Poll...Jeez!!!

The only reason is because Obama does not run around hanging "Mission Accomplish" banners everywhere...No talk all action!

[Downwinder]

5. How old is "Senior" in Afghanistan?

According to UNICEF.

Life expectancy at birth (years)is 44 years.

[bemildred]

7. Is he #2? nt

[hack89]

8. Here is an excellent run down on who's who in the Taliban food chain

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2010/05/the_pakistani_taliba_1.php