U.S. Consulate General Press Releases (1998)

Counterterrorism Rewards Offered After East Africa Bombings

News Release
August 11, 1998
Tuesday

The U.S. Secretary of State has announced immediate activation of the Counterterrorism Rewards Program. The text of the announcement is listed below:

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On August 7, 1998, over 150 innocent civilians were killed by terrorist bombs when they exploded at the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. These two cowardly attacks seriously wounded several thousands of men, women and children. Civilized people everywhere reject such acts of random violence. No one should be forced to live in fear wondering when the next attack will occur.

The United States Government is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction, in any country, of the person or persons responsible for the bombings of the two embassies. A reward of up to US $2 million may be paid to any person who furnishes such information. The reward is available under the U.S. Department of State?s Counterterrorism Awards Program. This program is designed to protect innocent lives by punishing past terrorist acts and preventing future ones. The U.S. Government may also provide for the protection of identity and the possibility of relocation for persons and their families who contribute such information.

Persons wishing to report information about these bombings, or any other terrorist attack, should contact the authorities or the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. (In Hong Kong, the U.S. Consulate General number is 2523-9011.) In the U.S., contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation or call the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service at 1-800-HEROES-1 (within the U.S. only). Information may also be provided by writing: HEROES, P.O. Box 96781, Washington, D.C. 20090-6781, U.S.A. E-mail: heroes@heroes.net

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