In a special announcement the evening of May 1, 2011, President Obama announced the killing of Osama bin Laden as a result of a U.S. military operation in Pakistan. The death of bin Laden ended a decade-long manhunt for the leader of al Qaeda, the organization made up of Islamic extremists that was responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The president hailed the operation as a major victory for the nation’s counterterrorism efforts.
Bin Laden and his network of terrorists were responsible for numerous attacks against U.S. targets, including embassies in East Africa and the USS Cole. The military operation responsible for his death was the outcome of years of intense intelligence activity, leading to the discovery of his secret compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The high-walled compound in a suburb of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, was built expressly to hide bin Laden in 2005. The suspicious activities of its residents alerted U.S. intelligence agents to the presence of a high-level al Qaeda member, although bin Laden had not been seen there prior to the raid.
Although the death of bin Laden is a dramatic victory in the continuing struggle against terrorism against the United States, the president and other government officials warned that the threat is far from over. The al Qaeda network spans some 40 countries and has carried out numerous attacks without bin Laden’s involvement. Attacks in retaliation for the killing of the al Qaeda leader are being anticipated at U.S. sites such as embassies and military bases.
Bin Laden photo: AP Photo/Time
Related Links
- Osama bin Laden Killed in U.S. Raid, Buried at Sea
This Washington Post article provides an account of the intelligence and military operations leading to the raid, a description of Osama bin Laden’s burial at sea, and analysis of the importance of his death. (Source: Washington Post, May 2, 2011) - Osama bin Laden Is Dead
This CBS News article describes the events before and after the U.S. raid and the reaction of residents of New York City and Washington, D.C., to the news that Osama bin Laden had been killed. (Source: CBS News, May 1, 2011) - Osama bin Laden, the Face of Terror, Killed in Pakistan
This CNN biography of Osama bin Laden recaps the history of his terrorist activities against the United States; includes a video on bin Laden’s legacy. (Source: CNN, May 2, 2011) - President Obama’s Address
The official White House Web site includes the transcript and video of President Obama’s speech to the nation on May 1, 2011, announcing Osama bin Laden’s death at the hands of U.S. Special Forces. (Source: whitehouse.gov, May 2, 2011)
he got what he deserves
I am so glad the bloody death was by American intelligence. How dare he hurt me. Rude. Ya Navy Seals shoot him in the left eye
I am sad they hurt him
wow that is so intresecting alot of info but it is a releaf that he is dead
finally he is dead
good he needed to die already!!!!
I think killing bin Laden is the best thing that happened to him.
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At last, smoonee comes up with the “right” answer!
THEYSHOULD HAVE WIPED HIM TO DEATH.
wow!
Martine Luther King, Jr / I mourn the loss of thousands of poreicus lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
They buried the body out at sea bacsuee the chances of finding the body is remote. I am a chief medical examiner and DNA specialist. There is no way on GODS green earth they pulled a match in the time frame they did it. I do not care what equipment they had or how much man power was used. The computers do all the work and it takes days if not weeks to get results back. They shot a guy, but it was not him. And those ridiculous videos that they showed all over the media! Seriously? Thats new INTEL? They might want to look at youtube, bacsuee those 5 videos were dated back in 2004. And the video of the actor that was watching himself on TV. I got a picture of that guy in my possession and it is not OBL.
wow that is horrible
I think he got what he deserves and that we are all alot safer now that hes gone! 🙂
rip nobody misses ypu
R.I.P nobody misses you
wow life was craziee around that time but he got what he deserved
IM GLAD HES DEAD! AFTER WHAT HE DID TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE IN THOSE BUILDINGS WITH FAMILYS! HE DESERVES TO BE DEAD!
He caused so many deaths. It’s time he got a taste of his own medicine.
@Bethany
you know he caused 9/11, right? That thousands of innocent Americans died? He deserved it.
it is a relief that he is dead! i hope that the people that were with him or was part of his troop don’t make another terrorist attack.
Well he did do something wrong but u should not be glad some body died but it was a good thing he died because he cause a huge war
Im happy that he is dead
gooooood he dead cause 2 manny problems
im happy he died 🙂
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why did they kill him he was sooooooo sweet
gurl he killed many of people wats so sweet bout dat
:p
yah he dead
i feel u
I felt a sense of shock. This search for Bin Laden has been going on for years, even berofe 9/11. So this news that he was killed in a mansion (not in a cave like we all thought) is pretty shocking. I do wonder if there are rules or instructions within Al-Qaeda to retaliate upon his death.
He was very devilish killed thousands of people with bombs. thank you navy seals!
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he died yes!!!!!!!!!
WHO EVER STACI ROBERT IS
BIN LADEN IS NOT SWEET
he was not sweet bum
he deserves it everyone hated hin
President Obama did a wonderful job in anikmg this successful! This president is very effective and loves justice. He has made America proud once again. I will vote for him ten times over and over again! Bin laden was the leader of a terrible organization. They killed innocent people all over the world! I am happy about this.
obama did not do this it was our troops we could have done it with out him
i wish he was anyways
yea every body hated him with all them kids
he dnt deserve a chance he was behinde those attacks!!!!!!!!!!
OMG
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I needed to take ohrgnievt to digest this. My first response was YES! My secadond response was What Next? I came away with a deep pride in our Armed Seradvices. My pride in Presadiaddent Obama is someadhow new. Watchading him last night stirred my heart. We are Ameradiadcans! I choose to let the hateadfull stateadments I saw from others(not here)a0go.
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he’s dead
thank g0d he is finally dead:) he deserved even m0re than death t0 all th0se pe0ple he caused much dammage
Finally Obama has some good news for us.
i love him though
you shouldent love him he did awful things to our free country
he got what was comming to him and im glad that he is dead because of the terror he put on this contry
he deserved it
hahahahaha he sucks
Until I found this I thguoht I’d have to spend the day inside.
family got killed
🙁 i mean 😀
rip ben laden no you will miss you :):B:( opps i mean B)
B)
Hee Diedd Imm Gladd Theyy Coughtt Hemm Beacse Hee Shoouldentt Havee Didd Whatt Hee Didd !
RIP fool no one ever loved you see ya in hall
if he wouldnt never do what he did it wouldnt end like this!
While I am not rejoicing’, as Liz psteod earlier, God’s Word is filled with references to His wiping out enemies which even included women and children. While I don’t necessarily understand that, I do know God is sovereign and why should I feel uncomfortable with the death even an unarmed death- of a man who did not care about killing unarmed women and children? Did he care when he planned 911? Mr. Balyo, please remember this when you say on air that you have a problem with Bin Laden’s being unarmed. Christians and Americans were his target. We should make sure we feeling as sorry for our people here at home who are suffering and doing what we can to take care of them.
osama bin laden deserved to be killed. he really should have been punished. he killed to many people and ii feel that that just aint right to still be on earth knowing how many people you have killed.. you did right united states military
this was a boring topic :[
I AM ANGRY BECAUSE OS THE GREAT MAN DID
i hate him alot why would he do that
im sad he is dead i wanted to kill him since he ruined MY birthdays
i dont think you should of posted that it was my birthday too
that day was also my birthday
that was the best kill story ever!
I’m Really Glad That Osama Bin Laden Was Shot… I Liek Pie…
bin laden sucks BROCCLI!
JUST USE CHINA AS DEFENSE
Good thing he is died or it will be worst. O.o
Thank you for this. I think it is all fishy. I need to know the true story. It doesn’t add up why they would immediately dpsoise of his body. One would think that officials would handle the situation similar to the way they handled the one with Sadam Huissein. Someone at work told me that they burred him right away so that no one could morn him. I’ll say this, and I don’t care if it’s disagreeable. No human being has the right to judge weather or not another man’s life deserves to be morned or not. From what I have seen, America has handled this situation like cowards. Can anyone get me out of America? I cannot stand this.Peace~M
He was an horible person.
God Bless America!
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO THAT DIRTY PERSON DESERVES DEATH NO ONE LIKES HIM