REMARKS : Ayman al-Zawahiri is a physician and the founder of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad (aka Al-Jihad). This organization opposes the secular Egyptian Government and seeks its overthrow through violent means. Al-Zawahiri serves as an advisor and doctor to Usama Bin Ladin and may be living in Afghanistan.

WANTED: Should be considered armed and dangerous.
He has been indicted for his alleged role in the 7 August 1998 bombings of the US Embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, which killed 224 civilians and wounded more than 5,000 others. He is indicted specifically on charges of the murder of US nationals outside the United States; conspiracy to murder US nationals outside the United States; and attack on a federal facility resulting in death.

REWARD: The Rewards for Justice program, US Department of State, is offering up to $25 million for information leading directly to the apprehension and/or conviction of Ayman al-Zawahiri. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office if you are in the United States, or the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you prefer to use E-mail, send your information to rfj@state.gov. If you prefer to use the telephone, please call 1-800-US REWARDS.