Statement by U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry on Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2011

U.S. Embassy Kabul
For Immediate Release

The Statement by the President of the United States on the death of Osama bin Laden speaks for all Americans.

Afghans have suffered as much as any other nation from the campaign of terror that he and his extremist followers undertook.  His victims-- Afghan, American and from many other nations-- will never be forgotten.

As President Obama said, “Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims.” 

This victory will not mark the end of our effort against terrorism. America’s strong support for the people of Afghanistan will continue as before.