Jordan demands proof of pilot's life before any exchange

Jordan wants proof the pilot captured by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or IS, is still alive as negotiations continue over a prisoner swap.

Safi al-Kaseasbeh, center, father of Jordanian pilot, Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh - AAP

Jordan wants proof the pilot captured by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or IS, is still alive as negotiations continue over a prisoner swap.

IS has threatened to kill pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh unless Jordan frees an Iraqi prisoner in exchange for Japanese hostage Kenji Goto.

A deadline set by the group has now passed, but there has been no word so far on the welfare of the hostages.

Greg Dyett reports.

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