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Sayf al-Adl


Sayf al-Adl is a fugitive and suspected high-ranking member of the al-Qaida terror network.

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Sayf al-Adl is a fugitive and suspected high-ranking member of the al-Qaida terror network

Saif al-Adel
Saif al-Adel

who is wanted in connection with the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya.

He is an Egyptian citizen, with black hair and dark eyes. He is also believed to be affiliated with the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. He is also known as Ibrahim Al-Madani and Muhamad Ibrahim Makkawi.

Hundreds of people were killed in the embassy attacks and thousands wounded, most Kenyan and Tanzanian citizens. Twelve Americans died. For these and other acts, al-Adl is charged with murder, conspiracy to destroy United States property and other crimes.

For information leading to al-Adl’s arrest or conviction, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $10 million.


The U.S. guarantees that all reports will be investigated and the identity of all informants will be kept confidential. If appropriate, the U.S. is prepared to protect informants by relocating them.

An International Public Service Announcement by the U.S. Government

To report any information on a fugitive contact the Regional Security Office at the nearest U.S. Embassy. You can also contact Rewards for Justice via Signal, Telegram, or Whatsapp at: +1 202-702-7843, or via their Tor-based tip line at he5dybnt7sr6cm32xt77pazmtm65flqy6irivtflruqfc5ep7eiodiad.onion.

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