A deal which saw British troops hand control of the area back to tribal elders lasted only a few months before the Taliban returned.
 
They briefly imprisoned the elders.
 
Afghan and international troops have been keeping a watchful eye on Musa Qala ever since.
 
Speaking to Al Jazeera on Saturday, Lutfullah Mashal of the Security Council of Afghanistan said: "The Afghan nation army is the lead element in this operation.
 
"We are sure that with the co-operation of the local tribes, the Afghan national forces will be able to recover the area from the foreign terrorists who are holding the people of Musa Qala hostage."
 
Ultimatum
 
Meanwhile, in the Panjwaii district of the southern Kandahar province, Nato's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) gave tribal elders an ultimatum on Friday.

In a meeting in which local police were present, Canadian ISAF forces told tribal leaders that if they wanted assistance with security and reconstruction, they must reject the Taliban.
 
Major Patrick Robichaud, a spokesman for Isaf's Canadian forces, said: "We are now coming up to this crossroad, where they need to let go of one side and accept the protection of the government and the Isaf forces."
 
Robichaud said development agencies wanted to begin projects in the area but could turn elsewhere if security issues were not resolved.
 
However, Afghan leaders told Al Jazeera they felt trapped by the choices, fearing the Taliban would retaliate if they accept the Canadian offer.
 
Haji Fazel Mohammad, a Panjwaii elder, said: "Afghans want peace and security, the Afghan people are neither terrorists or support terrorism.
 
"Instead of giving an ultimatum to the elders of Panjwaii, they should give this ultimatum to Pakistan."