Swedish Man Sentenced for 2015 Killing of Jordanian Pilot by ISIS

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Source: Al Jazeera
Swedish Man Sentenced for 2015 Killing of Jordanian Pilot by ISIS
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A Swedish man, Osama Krayem, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Stockholm court for his role in the 2015 burning death of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kassasbeh, contributing significantly to the crime despite not lighting the fire himself. Krayem, already serving sentences for attacks in Paris and Brussels, was found to have been present at the execution site, which led to his conviction for serious war and terrorist crimes. The case marks the first Swedish trial for the killing, which drew international outrage.

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