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| Afghanistan |
| Tribal Elders Confront Insurgents |
| 2007-05-22 |
| Afghanistan— The set up of an illegal check point and the subsequent assault of a Jingle truck driver and destruction of a Jingle truck prompted local Tribal leaders to surround the insurgents responsible in a nearby house in Chapakoh village, Nuristan province May 17. Coalition forces conducted a Shura where the tribal elders informed the Coalition that they had surrounded the insurgents, responsible for the attacks, in a nearby house. Villagers requested the Afghan National Police arrest the insurgents. Coalition forces provided additional security outside the village while the ANP searched the home. The insurgents “This is a perfect example of how much the people trust the ANP and Coalition forces,” said Army Maj. Eric Zenk, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division spokesperson. “They were willing to risk their lives to expel the insurgents who are not welcome in this village. “With the support of the local Afghans, Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition elements, we will rid the area of enemy fighters which is what these people want here in this province,” Zenk said. Since the incident, the road has been cleared for passage and the destroyed Jingle truck recovered. |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #1 Jingle trucks. No wonder the villagers were upset. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2007-05-22 07:56 |