May 2nd, 2024 marked 13 years since the death of Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda and mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.
US special forces killed him during a raid on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
The surprise operation involved helicopters entering Pakistani airspace and targeting the compound where bin Laden had reportedly been hiding for years. The lack of internet or phone lines at the compound suggests he was trying to avoid detection.
Bin Laden’s death was a major victory in the fight against terrorism. However, it also caused tension between the US and Pakistan.
Pakistan denies knowing bin Laden was there and says they played no role in the raid. They even demolished the compound a year later. The US-Pakistan relationship surrounding this event remains complex.