May 2, 2011 bin Laden Survey
Muslim world had soured on bin Laden since 9/11
Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda had been losing support in Muslim world
Muslim world reaction mixed
Poll: Bin Laden out of favor among Muslims
Arab response to bin Laden’s death muted
Osama bin Laden Largely Discredited Among Muslim Publics in Recent Years
In the months leading up to Osama bin Laden’s death, a survey of Muslim publics around the world found little support for the al Qaeda leader. Al Qaeda itself also received largely negative ratings among Muslim publics in the 2011 survey.
April 28-May 1, 2011 Weekly Survey
Tornadoes Lead News in Days Before Bin Laden Death
A natural disaster at home, a royal wedding abroad and the release of a birth certificate were all among the big news-making events from April 25-May 1. News about the economy and violence in the Middle East vied for attention too. But all that changed abruptly in the week’s waning hours.
