As the U.S. gets ready to recognize the horrendous September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, many today are remembering the August 7, 1998 al-Qaida-led terror attacks on the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
In Tanzania 11 people lost their lives and at least 85 people were wounded. In Kenya 218 people were killed with over 5,000 injured.
Four men, believed to be followers of Osama bin Laden, were convicted on May 29, 2001, for their roles in the bombing that included Mohamed Rashed Daoud al-'Owhali, Khalfan Khamis Mohamed, Wadih al-Hage, and Mohamed Sadeek Odeh are all believed to be connected with the bin Laden sponsored terrorist organization also referred to as 'The Base'. Another five defendants have been in custody, while at least 14 more at large.
In Tanzania 11 people lost their lives and at least 85 people were wounded. In Kenya 218 people were killed with over 5,000 injured.
Four men, believed to be followers of Osama bin Laden, were convicted on May 29, 2001, for their roles in the bombing that included Mohamed Rashed Daoud al-'Owhali, Khalfan Khamis Mohamed, Wadih al-Hage, and Mohamed Sadeek Odeh are all believed to be connected with the bin Laden sponsored terrorist organization also referred to as 'The Base'. Another five defendants have been in custody, while at least 14 more at large.
The men were placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list on Oct. 10, 2001.
Said President Obama, marking the occasion, "These attacks in East Africa stand as testament to al-Qa`ida’s commitment to use unspeakable violence to kill innocent men, women and children regardless oftheir religion, race, or nationality. The death of Harun Fazul, the architect of these terrible acts, on June 11, 2011, was an important blow to al-Qa’ida and its ability to threaten so many innocents around the region. Today, the remembrance of these tragic attacks spurs us to continue to work closely with our allies in East Africa and around the world to bring terrorists to justice and to redouble our efforts to prevent these attacks in the future. We join with our friends and allies in advancing peace and security for Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and all people in building a world that is worthy of the legacy of the victims of these bombings. And as we extend our hearts and prayers to the families of those killed, we pledge that they will not be forgotten".
The date of the bombings marked the eighth anniversary of the arrival of American forces in Saudi Arabia.
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