Iraq: U.S. Offers $25 Million For Hussein's Capture
Baghdad, 3 July 2003 (RFE/RL) -- The U.S. administration in Iraq today said that Washington is offering a $25 million dollar reward for information leading to the capture of ousted President Saddam Hussein, or confirmation of his death.
Speaking to reporters in Baghdad, U.S. civilian administrator Paul Bremer said that, in addition, up to $15 million will be offered for information on Hussein's two sons, Uday and Qusay.
The bounties are part of the State Department's "Reward for Justice" program.
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