“Of course, it does not mark the end of the threat we face from extremist terror. Indeed we will have to be particularly vigilant in the weeks ahead. But it is, I believe, a massive step forward.” – British Prime Minister David Cameron.

“Justice has been done” – US President Barack Obama.

“This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for those who lost loved ones on September 11.” – Former US President GeorgeBush.

“The blood of Bin Laden is more precious to us and to every Muslim to be wasted in vain. It will remain, with permission from Allah the Almighty, a curse that hunts the Americans and their collaborators and chases them inside and outside their country.” Al Queda through an online statement.

“Brothers and sisters, wait and see, his death will be a blessing in disguise,” – A poster on an Islamist forum.