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Sohaib Athar, known on Twitter as @ReallyVirtual, became an accidental news source during the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. While living near the compound, he unknowingly live-tweeted the helicopter activity and the downing of a helicopter, which he initially joked about with a fly swatter comment. His tweets gained widespread attention as the raid unfolded, making him a notable example of citizen journalism during a major event. This tag covers discussions and references to Sohaib Athar's role in that incident.
  1. reghakr

    Bloke unknowingly twits raid on Osama bin Laden

    'I need to sleep but Osama had to pick this day to die' A bloke called Sohaib Athar has become a twitter celebrity having unknowingly twittered the raid that looks to have finally taken out Osama bin Laden. Athar, who tweets under the name @ReallyVirtual, was peering out of his window, laptop...
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    • abbottabad celebrity communication current events drones event helicopter history live blog military news osama bin laden pakistan raid report security social media sohaib athar technology twitter
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