The operation that led to the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden took shape after detainees identified a trusted bin Laden courier as someone who may have been living with and protecting the militant leader, senior administration officials told reporters.
That courier became a key lead in locating bin Laden, the officials said.
The officials provided details on the origins of the operation and the raid that led to bin Laden's killing:
* Four years ago: Officials uncovered the courier's identity.
* Two years ago: Investigators identified areas of Pakistan where the courier and his brother lived.
....and so on and so forth, until we reach the interesting conclusion:* Intelligence on bin Laden was not shared with Pakistan and other countries.
* After the raid, U.S. officials briefed Pakistani and other world leaders.
* Bin Laden has been buried at sea and his body was handled in the Islamic tradition. The officials but did not elaborate. (read more)
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