From an International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Release

KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2012 - Afghan and coalition forces killed five insurgents and detained eight suspects during operations in eastern Afghanistan yesterday, military officials reported.

A coalition airstrike killed five insurgents in the Tagab district of Afghanistan's Kapisa province.

Afghan police detained four suspects in Laghman province's Methar Lam district after a firefight.

Afghan police detained four people wanted for questioning in the Sabari district of Khost province.

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