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9548/11

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COUNCIL OF

THE EUROPEAN UNION

EN

Brussels, 2 May 2011

9548/11

PRESSE 119

Statement by

the EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove

on the death of Osama Bin Laden

I welcome the successful operation by US special forces aimed at bringing Osama Bin

Laden to justice, which has led to his death. It is a significant additional step in our

collective efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism.

Based on the available information, the circumstances of this difficult operation made it

impossible to capture Osama Bin Laden alive.

The death of Osama Bin Laden further weakens Al Qaeda core, an organisation whose

operational capabilities have been seriously degraded in recent years. The impact of Osama

Bin Laden as a symbol will most likely keep inspiring affiliated groups and individuals for

some time, so we should remain vigilant. The EU and the US, together with our friends in

the Muslim world, will continue our joint effort to prevent and fight against terrorism.