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Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by irririchris(m): 9:31am On May 02, 2023
On May 2, 2011, the world received news that Osama bin Laden, the founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda and mastermind behind numerous terrorist attacks, had been killed by U.S. forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The news of his death brought closure to many who had been affected by the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001, and sparked a global conversation about the nature of terrorism and the fight against it.

Bin Laden was born in Saudi Arabia in 1957 and spent much of his life traveling and recruiting followers for his extremist cause. He founded al-Qaeda in 1988, with the goal of waging a global jihad against the West and its allies. Under his leadership, the group carried out numerous terrorist attacks, including the bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998 and the attack on the USS Cole in 2000.

However, it was the September 11, 2001, attacks that truly cemented bin Laden's infamy. On that day, al-Qaeda operatives hijacked four planes and carried out coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, and the world was forever changed.

In the years that followed, the U.S. and its allies launched a global war on terror in an effort to dismantle al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. Bin Laden became one of the world's most wanted men, and a massive manhunt was launched to bring him to justice.

Finally, in 2011, U.S. forces tracked bin Laden to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. After a tense raid, bin Laden was killed, and his body was buried at sea.

The death of Osama bin Laden was a significant moment in the fight against terrorism. While it did not bring an end to the threat of terrorism, it did represent a major blow to al-Qaeda and demonstrated that the U.S. and its allies were capable of tracking down and eliminating even the most elusive of targets.

Today, we remember the victims of the September 11 attacks and honor the brave men and women who have worked tirelessly to keep our world safe from the threat of terrorism. The death of Osama bin Laden may not have brought an end to the fight against extremism, but it was a significant victory in that ongoing struggle.
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Witness the historic speech by U.S. Pres. Barack Obama announcing the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces, May 2011



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
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The Aircraft used by the Navy SEALs in the operation that killed Osama bin Laden was a specially modified Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, known as the MH-60 Black Hawk.

The MH-60 Black Hawk was a high-performance helicopter, designed to operate in a variety of challenging environments, from desert heat to arctic cold. It had been specially modified for the mission, with additional fuel tanks and stealth technology to minimize the noise and signature of the helicopter.

As the SEALs boarded the helicopter, they could feel the raw power of the aircraft beneath them. The rotors whirred overhead, generating a deafening noise that drowned out all other sounds.

Inside the helicopter, the SEALs prepared for the mission ahead. They strapped on their body armor and checked their weapons, ensuring that everything was in working order.

The interior of the helicopter was dimly lit, with a red glow emanating from the instrument panel. The SEALs sat in silence, their minds focused on the mission ahead.

As the helicopter lifted off the ground, it felt as though the entire world was shaking. The helicopter flew low and fast, skimming over the treetops and hillsides, the rotor blades thumping rhythmically overhead.

As they approached the compound, the helicopter slowed to a hover. The SEALs quickly disembarked, sliding down ropes to the ground below. The helicopter remained in position, ready to provide support if needed.

Throughout the mission, the helicopter remained a constant presence, circling above the compound and providing cover for the SEALs on the ground. Its powerful engines and advanced technology allowed it to operate in the most challenging conditions, ensuring that the SEALs had the support they needed to complete their mission.

In the aftermath of the mission, the helicopter became a symbol of American military might and the bravery of the SEALs who had carried out the operation. It had played a crucial role in one of the most significant military operations in history, and it had done so with speed, power, and precision.

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Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Kingpin1000: 9:50am On May 02, 2023
Was this guy really killed?
I just feel this guy is being held in an underground prison cell.
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by irririchris(m): 10:07am On May 02, 2023
He was killed and buried in the northern Arabian Sea in less than 24 hours .
Kingpin1000:
Was this guy really killed?
I just feel this guy is being held in an underground prison cell.
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by PARADIZEPRIEST: 10:26am On May 02, 2023
WHAT RUBBISH THREAD IS THIS.
WHAT OF DEATH OF THOUSANDS OF HUMANS LOST ON 911 angry
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Kingpin1000: 11:01am On May 02, 2023
irririchris:
He was killed and buried in the northern Arabian Sea in less than 24 hours .
That is what they said..
But do you really believe that?

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Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Kingpin1000: 11:02am On May 02, 2023
PARADIZEPRIEST:
WHAT RUBBISH THREAD IS THIS.
WHAT OF DEATH OF THOUSANDS OF HUMANS LOST ON 911 angry
911 was an inside Job..
CIA run the Show..
If they can kill a sitting president of the US, you can remove the veil and see, they are responsible. They wanted an excuse to cause conflict in the middle east.
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Incredible128: 7:07pm On May 02, 2023
What are u saying?? The world is indeed filled with funny people grin grin grin grin
Kingpin1000:

911 was an inside Job..
CIA run the Show..
If they can kill a sitting president of the US, you can remove the veil and see, they are responsible. They wanted an excuse to cause conflict in the middle east.
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Kingpin1000: 10:59pm On May 02, 2023
Incredible128:
What are u saying?? The world is indeed filled with funny people grin grin grin grin
who killed JFK.
why on earth would the navy seals kill Bin laden and dump his body into the pacific ocean , does that make any sense?
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by mysticwarrior(m): 7:38am On May 03, 2023
Kingpin1000:

That is what they said..
But do you really believe that?
Osama bin laden caused a tragic chagrin in the heart of the US, he became their worst nightmare as long as he was alive. The US had no reason to want to keep a monster like Osama bin laden alive.

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Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by mysticwarrior(m): 7:40am On May 03, 2023
Kingpin1000:

911 was an inside Job..
CIA run the Show..
If they can kill a sitting president of the US, you can remove the veil and see, they are responsible. They wanted an excuse to cause conflict in the middle east.
Where did you get these claims from?

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Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by Kingpin1000: 11:56am On May 03, 2023
mysticwarrior:
Osama bin laden caused a tragic chagrin in the heart of the US, he became their worst nightmare as long as he was alive. The US had no reason to want to keep a monster like Osama bin laden alive.
Burying, His body in the Pacific ocean. Without the world seeing what transpired.
Bin Laden knows too much to just be killed without extracting information from him.
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by tamdun: 8:18pm On May 03, 2023
mysticwarrior:
Osama bin laden caused a tragic chagrin in the heart of the US, he became their worst nightmare as long as he was alive. The US had no reason to want to keep a monster like Osama bin laden alive.
And they couldn't show his dead body to the whole world like the did sadam and gaddafi but dump in in Atlantic ocean?
Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by mysticwarrior(m): 1:05am On May 04, 2023
tamdun:

And they couldn't show his dead body to the whole world like the did sadam and gaddafi but dump in in Atlantic ocean?
If you have evidence to back up your claims that Osama is still alive, go ahead and prove it.

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Re: Reflecting On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: A Decade Later by mysticwarrior(m): 1:07am On May 04, 2023
Kingpin1000:

Burying, His body in the Pacific ocean. Without the world seeing what transpired.
Bin Laden knows too much to just be killed without extracting information from him.
Then go ahead and contest the American claims with factual evidence.

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