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The Contribution of Economists to Military Intelligence During World War II

Written by Mark Guglielmo

28 November 2012

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ISAF Joint Command morning operational update: 28 November 2012

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2012-11-S-037
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ISAF Joint Command operational update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov 28) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today.

The leader was in charge of the acquisition and distribution of weapons and ammunition to insurgents operating throughout Khost province.

During the operation, the security force also detained several suspected insurgents and seized a number of weapons and grenades.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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ISAF Joint Command morning operational update: 27 November 2012

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2012-11-S-036
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ISAF Joint Command operational update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov 27) – Yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province that resulted in the death of the local Taliban leader, Amirullah.

Amirullah was involved in the unsuccessful suicide attack that targeted the anti-terrorism chief in Asadabad district, Kunar province, Nov 12. He was also involved in coordinating the movement of weapons, ammunition and various military supplies for insurgents in the province.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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ISAF Casualty Report: 26 November 2012

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2012-11-C-035
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KABUL, Afghanistan (NOV 26) – An International Security Assistance Force service member died following an improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan today.

It is ISAF policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities.

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ISAF Joint Command morning operational update: 26 November 2012

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2012-11-S-034
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ISAF Joint Command operational update

KABUL, Afghanistan (NOV 26) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today.

The arrested leader is a suspected improvised explosive device expert who constructed and supplied IEDs to insurgents throughout the region. He is also suspected of being responsible for selecting targets and of facilitating the transfer of IED-materials and weapons to Taliban insurgents in the area.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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ISAF Joint Command morning operational update: 25 November 2012

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2012-11-S-033
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ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 25) - An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nangarhar province today who is suspected of facilitating attacks against coalition forces.

During the operation, the security force also detained four suspected insurgents.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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