Swedish Suspect Charged with War Crimes over Pilot's Fiery Death

Swedish prosecutors have filed charges against Osama Krayem, a Swedish national, for alleged war crimes and terrorism linked to the gruesome murder of Jordanian air force pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh in Syria, nearly a decade ago.

Krayem, who has a history of terrorist activities, was reportedly involved in the 2015 Paris and 2016 Brussels attacks. He now faces new charges under a Swedish legal system that permits the prosecution of international crimes committed outside its borders.

Muath al-Kasasbeh was captured by the Islamic State in December 2014, with a video later released depicting his brutal execution. According to charges, Krayem forced the pilot into a cage and appeared in the footage, knowing it served Islamic State's violent propaganda.

(With inputs from agencies.)