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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesman Press Statement

Press Statement by James P. Rubin, Spokesman
December 16, 1998

Reward Offer: Suspects in Embassy Dar Es Salaam Bombing

In accordance with the announcement by the U.S. Attorney in New York this afternoon, the U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction anywhere in the world of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, Fahad Mohammed Ally, Mustafa Mohamed Fadhil, Khalfan Khamis Mohammed, and Sheikh Ahmed Salim Swedan. They were charged today with the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.

The United States is strong and unwavering in its commitment to the fight against international terrorism, and our motivation is high in bringing those responsible for the barbaric attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi to justice.

Overseas, persons with information are urged to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy of Consulate, or write to the following address:

Heroes
P.O. Box 96781
Washington, DC 20090-6781
USA

Domestically, persons should contact the FBI, write to the post office box address, or call the Bureau of Diplomatic Security on: 1-800-HEROES-1

In addition, persons can provide information to the Counter-Terrorism Rewards Program staff through the following INTERNET address: heroes@heroes.net

More detailed information on the Counter-Terrorism Rewards Program can be obtained through the following INTERNET address: www.heroes.net

The Counter-Terrorism Rewards Program has been an effective tool in combatting international terrorism. In the past few years, the U.S. Government has paid out over $6 million in approximately 20 cases worldwide for credible information received under the Rewards Program.

The United States will ensure complete confidentiality to those who provide information on past or future acts of terrorism. If appropriate, the United States will relocate people and their families to the United States.

Our determination to battle terrorism against U.S. interests worldwide is greater than ever. It is our intention to bring all individuals responsible for terrorist crimes against the United States to justice.

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