American embassies (Kenya and Tanzania)

Definition

These refer to two simultaneous terrorist attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda on August 7, 1998 in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Over 200 people were killed in these bombings.

Analogy

Imagine if two different schools were attacked at exactly same time during an interschool sports meet. It would cause widespread fear and confusion - similar to what happened when these embassies were bombed simultaneously.

Related terms

Al-Qaeda: An international extremist Islamic organization founded by Osama bin Laden around 1988-1989.

Osama bin Laden: Founder of Al-Qaeda who claimed responsibility for numerous terrorist attacks against United States interests globally.

Embassy Bombings (1998): Refers specifically to these coordinated attacks on U.S embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.