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Haqqani network militants detained in Khowst province

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  • Combined Press Information Center
Coalition forces detained two suspected militants during operations targeting a Haqqani terrorist network in Khowst province, Thursday.

The operation targeted a suspected Haqqani militant in Sabari District, suspected to be in direct contact with Haqqani commanders. The targeted militant is also suspected to be an active participant in the intertwined financial, IED and foreign terrorist facilitation network.