Summary
A Swedish court sentenced Osama Krayem to life in prison for his involvement in the killing of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh, who was burned alive by the Islamic State in 2015. Krayem, already serving a 30-year sentence for terror attacks in Paris and Brussels, was found guilty of serious war and terrorist crimes.
Key Facts
- Osama Krayem, a Swedish national, received a life sentence for his role in the death of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh.
- Moaz al-Kasasbeh was a Jordanian air force pilot whose plane crashed in Syria during a mission against the Islamic State in 2014.
- The Islamic State released a video showing the pilot being burned alive in a cage.
- Krayem denied knowing about the pilot's planned killing despite being present at the execution site.
- The court ruled that Krayem actively participated in the crime by guarding the victim and taking him to the location where he was killed.
- Krayem is also serving a 30-year sentence for involvement in the 2015 Paris attacks and the 2016 Brussels attacks.
- The court ordered compensation of about 80,000 Swedish kronor to each of Lt Kasasbeh’s parents and siblings.
- Krayem reportedly traveled to Syria in 2014 to join the Islamic State and participate in their activities.
