Man charged over killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive by IS
Summary
Swedish authorities have charged Osama Krayem, a Swedish citizen, with war and terrorism crimes related to the 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh in Syria. Krayem is already in prison for his involvement in the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks and is being temporarily transferred to Sweden for this trial, set to begin on June 4.Key Facts
- Osama Krayem is charged in connection with the death of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh.
- The pilot, Moaz al-Kasasbeh, was captured during a mission against the Islamic State (IS) in December 2014 and killed in early 2015.
- Krayem is a Swedish citizen convicted for his role in the 2015 Paris and 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks.
- Krayem denies the charges related to the pilot’s death, according to reports.
- Lt Kasasbeh was killed in a video released by IS that showed him being burned in a cage.
- Swedish prosecutors highlighted Krayem's involvement in capturing and placing Kasasbeh in the cage.
- Krayem originally traveled from Malmo, Sweden, to Syria in September 2014 to join IS.
- Krayem will be temporarily moved from France to Sweden for the trial starting on June 4.
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