Judgment in matter concerning serious war crimes and terrorist crimes in Syria
On Thursday, 31 July at 11 am, the judgment will be announced in a case where a 32-year-old Swedish citizen has been indicted for serious war crimes and terrorist crimes in Syria during the period of 24 December 2014-3 February 2015.
The man is suspected of having executed a Jordanian fighter pilot together with other perpetrators belonging to the Islamic State.
Case number in Stockholm District Court: B 3980-24.
Press release when prosecution was filed 27 May
Contact
The prosecutors will be available by phone on 31 July between 12 pm and 1 pm.
Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor Henrik Olin: +46 10 562 59 47.
Senior Public Prosecutor Reena Devgun: +46 10 562 57 62.
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