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| Afghanistan |
| US Commandos arrest dozen Al-Qaeda Mujahideen |
| 2002-06-08 |
| In a continued search operation, US commandos have tracked down dozens of Taliban and Al-Qaeda members in the tribal villages of eastern province of Khost bordering on Southern Waziristan. Information from Afghanistan indicates US troops remained engaged in search operation in the tribal villages including Babr Mal, Owara Mandi, Yawar and Manra on Friday. They hunted down dozens of Afghans on the suspicion of being Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters. Eyewitnesses said that US commandos have got two houses on rent in the village Beer Bal where the suspected supporters of Taliban and Al-Qaeda are kept for preliminary investigation. The locals have vacated their houses in the village being gripped by panic and fear. Sources stated that Afghan troops are also assisting US special troops in the ongoing operation. US spy planes are carrying out their flights. The US commandos barge into the houses breaking away the doors without seeking prior permission, the eyewitness reported. They have arrested a large number of bearded people who are being shifted to various jails, the witnesses informed. Interesting bitch and moan. The source is Markaz ad Dawa, the Pak-Kashmir jihadi front. Just a few days ago, our guys weren't finding anybody home. Personally, I think it's a good idea to arrest large numbers of bearded men in Afghanistan. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |