In a significant development, Swedish prosecutors have charged Osama Krayem, a convicted terrorist, over the 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh in Syria. The 32-year-old, currently imprisoned for his involvement in the Paris and Brussels terror attacks, faces allegations of war and terrorism crimes related to the gruesome act. Krayem's lawyer has yet to respond to the fresh accusations, but he has previously denied involvement.
The trial is scheduled to commence on June 4th, with the Swedish Prosecution Authority confirming charges including the "execution" of Lt. Kasasbeh, alongside others alleged to be affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group. The tragic death of Kasasbeh occurred after he was captured when his aircraft crashed near Raqqa during a mission against IS in late 2014. A horrific video shared by IS later depicted the pilot being burned alive, which drew global condemnation.
Swedish prosecutors indicated that the alleged atrocities took place from December 24, 2014, to February 3, 2015. Investigators claim that Krayem, armed and masked, was part of a group that forced Kasasbeh into a metal cage before setting it ablaze, leading to the pilot's death. Originally from Malmö, Krayem reportedly traveled to Syria in September 2014 to join IS forces. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June 2022 for his participation in the Paris attacks and a planned assault in Amsterdam, later receiving a conviction for his role in the Brussels bombings. He has been temporarily moved from France to Sweden for the upcoming trial.
The trial is scheduled to commence on June 4th, with the Swedish Prosecution Authority confirming charges including the "execution" of Lt. Kasasbeh, alongside others alleged to be affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group. The tragic death of Kasasbeh occurred after he was captured when his aircraft crashed near Raqqa during a mission against IS in late 2014. A horrific video shared by IS later depicted the pilot being burned alive, which drew global condemnation.
Swedish prosecutors indicated that the alleged atrocities took place from December 24, 2014, to February 3, 2015. Investigators claim that Krayem, armed and masked, was part of a group that forced Kasasbeh into a metal cage before setting it ablaze, leading to the pilot's death. Originally from Malmö, Krayem reportedly traveled to Syria in September 2014 to join IS forces. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June 2022 for his participation in the Paris attacks and a planned assault in Amsterdam, later receiving a conviction for his role in the Brussels bombings. He has been temporarily moved from France to Sweden for the upcoming trial.
