Video appears to show captured Jordanian pilot burnt alive by Islamic State
Video has yet to be verified, coming after apparent breakdown in hostage negotiations last week
Published date: 13 February 2015 10:45 GMT
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Last update: 9 years 8 months ago
A video has been released that appears to show the Islamic State (IS) burning to death captured Jordanian pilot Mu'ath al-Kassasbeh.
The video, allegedly released by IS's al-Furqan media network, appears to show the pilot, who was captured by IS in December, in a cage being set on fire.
The video's authenticity has yet to be confirmed.
More to follow...
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