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US hope: 25 m will do what war couldn146;t
Three months after its war on Iraq ousted the dictator, the United States today offered 25 million for information leading to the capture o...
Written by Daniel Trotta
Baghdad | July 4, 2003 12:00 AM IST
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Three months after its war on Iraq ousted the dictator, the United States today offered 25 million for information leading to the capture of Saddam Hussein or confirmation of his death. The price for Osama is also 25 million.
Paul Bremer, US Administrator for Iraq, announced the reward saying that Saddam and his sons Uday and Qusay were 8216;8216;among the most evil men the world has known.8217;8217;
8216;8216;I am today announcing a 25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Saddam Hussein, and a 15 million reward for information leading to the capture of either of his two sons,8217;8217; he said.
8216;8216;They may or may not be alive. But I recognise that, until we know for sure, their names will continue to cast a shadow of fear over this country,8217;8217; Bremer said.
A US spokesman said the reward also applied to information confirming that Saddam was dead.
Resistance fighters wounded 10 US soldiers today, the latest in a spate of attacks. Two Iraqis were killed and 12 were wounded. US officials blame former intelligence officers and Iraqi Army elements loyal to Saddam for the resistance.
At least 25 US and six British troops have been killed by hostile fire since Bush declared major combat in Iraq to be over on May 1. The US death toll rose to 25 when the Army said two missing soldiers later found dead were killed in action.
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While many Iraqis are pleased Saddam has gone, they clamour for their own government and some openly resent the occupation. The country remains awash with guns despite a mid-June deadline set by US forces for arms to be surrendered. Reuters
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