On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured, most of them Africans. Looking back 10 years later, some see these bombings as a warning of terrorist acts to come – a warning that was largely ignored by the West. But for Kenyans and Tanzanians, memories of the bombings are still fresh. Carol Hunsberger visited the August 7th Memorial Park in Nairobi, locally known as “Bomb Blast.” She spoke with survivors of the 1998 attack about their experiences at the time and their reflections 10 years on.
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As we remember our friends and family members who lost their lives in the tragedy,and for those who are disabled this is another great day where we give thanks to God the creator and prays for their souls.
The almighty God be with them all as they recall of what happened.
Is melancholic but things happens.
God be with you.