Osama bin Laden Dead May 1 2011: Obama Confirms Bin Laden Death

by MROliver | May 1, 2011 at 06:49 pm

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Osama bin Laden Is Dead

President Obama addressed the nation on Sunday, May 1, and indeed confirmed the news that Osama bin Laden, one of the most wanted terrorists in the world, has been killed.

This is the result of a US action in Pakistan, and he was killed by US personnel. (White House live stream: Osama bin Laden dead)

The United States has bin Laden's body in their possession, and they will confirm that he is dead. (Transcript: Obama Speech on Osama bin Laden's Death)

Who Leads Al Qaeda Now That Osama bin Laden is Dead

This result is something that has been the target of many military actions over the years, but President Obama has confirmed that Osama bin Laden is now dead.

Now the burden of proof will be very important, as the US will likely have to show the body at the very least.

Will this change the threat levels? Speculation among military officials point to the fact that threat levels will remain high for the time being as Al Qaeda tries to let people know they are still relevant and can still be a threat.

In his speech, President Obama spoke about the events of 9/11, and the devastating aftermath. Nearly 3,000 citizens lost their lives that day.

Obama said the US banded together after that day - united as one American family.

Al Qaeda openly declared war on the US, so they went to war against them to protect everyone. Obama said that over the last 10 years, thanks to the efforts of so many brave men and women, the US made great strides in the war on those who wished to harm the country.

But Osama bin Laden evaded capture.

It was last August that Obama said he was briefed on a possible lead about bin Laden. It was information about him hiding in a compound deep within Pakistan. Last week, Obama gave authorization to launch an attack against the compound, and today it was carried out.

No Americans were harmed, and after a firefight, Osama bin Laden was killed and the US took his body.

Obama warned that Osama's death does not end the effort of the US. They must remain vigilant both at home and abroad.

He said it is essential that Pakistan continue to join the US to fight Al Qaeda.

Pakistan's intelligence service confirmed the death of Osama bin Laden, and said that Pakistani operatives were also involved in the move to kill bin Laden.

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kaleb (not verified)

at 18:57 on May 1st, 2011

Yay finally

Hack (not verified)

at 00:48 on May 2nd, 2011

You assasins!!!!Avery onr knows that 9/11 was a inside job!Americans are the real assasins. And this wild goose chase only ended with another inocent death (bin laden), so americans can be fully focused on libia or some other country to steal or to plot against itHolla!

sdklfjf239irv (not verified)

at 03:55 on May 2nd, 2011

You think Osama Bin Laden was innocent? You are literally the biggest fucking moron I've ever seen in my life.

rosierosie (not verified)

at 14:43 on May 2nd, 2011

lol i agree who says that?

Rosierosie (not verified)

at 14:22 on May 2nd, 2011

Assasins? LOL you must be really going crazy Bin Laden innocent? WTF am i reading seriously? what kind of world are u living in honey thank GOD that garbage is DEAD! I hope he rots in hell God bless America

mahdj aihjicdui (not verified)

at 00:55 on May 6th, 2011

u fckin wankers of US can go suck on dick lol fckin wankers

Noobz (not verified)

at 11:16 on May 6th, 2011

Dude americans would not kill their own people and i not even american. 9/11 was lead by Osama there are recordings of the peoples on the black boxes

goravchhajer

at 05:09 on May 7th, 2011

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Robert Harris (not verified)

at 15:27 on May 7th, 2011

The more I hear about this, the more it sounds as if it was an illegal assasination. I expect the soldiers will soon find themselves in the international court charged with murder.

Paul Smith (not verified)

at 18:59 on May 1st, 2011

they cut out the wrestling to announce this.people are saying he killed himself because cena won

karnacyn (not verified)

at 19:02 on May 1st, 2011

way to go troops. one step closer

Adna24dk (not verified)

at 05:10 on May 2nd, 2011

CLOSER to what??? have you ever ask yourself what the purpose is with all this let me tell you OIL which equals MONEY which i everything this is all about.

rosierosie (not verified)

at 14:22 on May 2nd, 2011

Forget OIL i know its very expensive now but our troops got the job DONE! Bring them back home

HEATHER (not verified)

at 19:07 on May 1st, 2011

THANK YOU TO WHOM EVER THE U.S PERSONNEL WAS. I AM CANADIAN AND COULDNT IMAGINE THE WAY N.Y FEELS ABOUT THE INCIDENT ON 9/11...BUT AS A NEIGHBOR OUR HEARTS WENT OUT TO EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGEDY. MISTER OR MISS U.S. PERSONNEL....THANK YOU. YOU ARE TRULY GOING TO GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS A LEGEND.

God/bless/usa (not verified)

at 19:09 on May 1st, 2011

hope he is really dead...

tara wu (not verified)

at 19:29 on May 1st, 2011

THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SOLDIERS HE'S DEAD.......GO USA DON'T MESS WITH US

njahsjnjkssauio (not verified)

at 00:56 on May 6th, 2011

u fckin fckers of the united state wer are pakistanis go suck obamas dick

Anne28

at 02:15 on May 7th, 2011

He is so freakin sick

wefgwe (not verified)

at 19:33 on May 1st, 2011

this is fake

peanuts (not verified)

at 19:50 on May 1st, 2011

are you kidding me! F**K the American Military. HUGE joke. They should be embarrassed with all the bullshit they have caused. So now that hes dead does that mean America is going to pack up and go home and start minding their own business? lol such a joke. its all about oil and money.

Donnelly (not verified)

at 21:31 on May 1st, 2011

The American Military has done more for you than you will probably ever accomplish in your life. Sit back and enjoy your freedom as they fight and die for it. You, are a joke. Yes, America likes to stick their nose in other people's business. But when we are attacked and our innocent people die, we should be a little grateful to the men and women that are serving our country and have killed that motherfucker. Today, it is not about oil and money. It's about justice being served and a terrible human being receiving a large dose of karma.

nicoleredz3 (not verified)

at 04:23 on May 2nd, 2011

Well said! War on terror is a cover up for let's get the oil and money! At the expense of innocent lives, though. Say what, I'm glad Osama is dead.

rosierosie (not verified)

at 14:24 on May 2nd, 2011

You got it wrong! thanks to our american military that bastard is done!! fed to fishes thank GOD

Edmund Jenks

at 19:55 on May 1st, 2011

Full U.S. Military operation into Pakistan without any other nation's forces informed or involved and the body was taken into possession after "UBL" was shot in the head. The early word is that the body will be disposed of ... as in NOT BURIED or placed where people can martyr him or the location of his remains!!!

lolol (not verified)

at 20:06 on May 1st, 2011

i keep getting mixed up with osama and obama

lena morrow (not verified)

at 20:15 on May 1st, 2011

We need proof!!! we need pictures and see if the bastard really died. Because of him it was such an issue for religions like "muslims". He is one sucker who's going to rot in hell and burn... my heart goes out to all americans, I'M also a canadian and hate to see what ths guy has put everyone through. I hope they show his death for real just as we got to see Sadam Hussein's hanging in the U.S also a thrill to see that...!!

Monkey D Luffy (not verified)

at 20:44 on May 1st, 2011

Destroy the whole Al Qaeda before celebrate! I am sure they will go for a massive revenge for there died leader. and surely they will make a new leader ahead. they are Terrorist, they do cut head so don't celebrate if you have something coming unexpected again for the people of US.

Winning (not verified)

at 21:31 on May 1st, 2011

Loving our President right about now. He's a major strategist, taking out Osama on the 8th anniversary of Bush's Mission Accomplished speech.

Convertible (not verified)

at 22:11 on May 1st, 2011

Oooh... 3.000 citizen died on 9/11. How many citizen died in Iraq and Pakistan since the almighty US sneaked in?

Riff-raff (not verified)

at 22:17 on May 1st, 2011

Some people are just ignorant
IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE PATRIOTIC AMERCIANS ARE CELEBRATING OUR COMMANDER IN CHEIF AND ALL SOLDIERS, and there AMONGST THE CROWD IS AN IDIOT HOLDING A "BUSH/ CHENEY CANPAIGN SIGN"
THAT IS AN INSULT TO OUR PRESIDENT, LIKE HIM OR NOT.
I WAS HAPPY TO SEE OTHER PATRIOTIC AMERICAN TELLING HI
TO STOP IT!

GOD BLESS AMERICA