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The usual reason proffered is that the extraction team sent to Pakistan did so without the consent of the Pakistani government, which was believed to be complicit with his hiding there. As a result, the operation had to be performed on a short time frame and it is much easier to extract a dead person than a living one, i.e. subduing a person while keeping them alive is much harder than killing them.
Another secondary reason is that a long trial would likely increase sympathy for his cause during the length of his trial. We saw similar growth in sympathy during Saddam Hussein's trial and the trial of Zaccarias Moussaoui. This sympathy would help to crystallize Osama bin Laden as a martyr, which would be against US interest. A death away from the light is much harder to rally around than a slow drawn-out media show.
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Who was behind 911 attack?
Osama bin Laden & the Al-QaedaIt was osama bin laden
What country did Osama Bin Laden rule?
osama bin laden never ruled a country he was just a leader of an organization
How did Osama bin Laden plan 9 11?
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed first presented the idea for the September 11 plot to bin Laden in 1996 in Afghanistan. Osama Bin Laden gave his approval about a year later.
Who was involved in the Bin Laden war?
Bin laden has the back up of the afghan-pakistan border al quaeda related foundamentalist Islamics.
How did the military know that it was Osama bin Laden's body?
Osama bin Laden's wife identified his body. They also performed DNA tests.
Who is the most guarded prisoner?
The most guarded prisoner can vary depending on location, but some notorious examples include terrorists like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed held at Guantanamo Bay, or high-profile criminals like El Chapo in supermax prisons in the US.
Did Osama bin Laden blow up the twin towers?
he wasnt in the plane but he did help plan the attacks
How did the US find Osama bin Laden Was it by accident?
No it wasnt by accident. U.S.A. is the best country in the world!
Who is Osama bin Laden's father?
Mohammed bin 'Awad bin Laden was the father of Osama bin Laden.
What was BIN LADEN full name?
Osama bin Laden's full name was Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden.
What was Osama bin Laden dads name?
Osama bin Laden's father's name was Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden.
What is full name of bin laden?
Osama bin Muhammed bin Awad Bin Laden, or more shortened Osama Bin Laden.
What is the birth name of Osama bin Laden?
Osama bin Laden's birth name is Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden.
Was Osama bin Laden caught?
Osama bin Laden was killed in a fire fight with US ground troops. His body was taken into custody. This was announced on May 1, 2011.
How many children did Hamitha alattas have bin laden?
two, fatima bin laden and farhana bin laden
How many children did Hamitha alattas have with bin laden?
two, fatima bin laden and farhana bin laden
Does Bin Laden have reletives?
yes Osama Bin Laden was part of the very rich Bin Laden family
