Lafarge Faces Charges for Financing Terrorism in Syria Conflict
A French court has found cement giant Lafarge guilty of funding armed groups during the Syrian civil war, shedding light on the company's controversial operations in the war-torn nation.
In a landmark ruling, a French court has found the multinational cement company Lafarge guilty of financing armed groups, including the Islamic State (ISIS), during the Syrian civil war. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the company's operations in the war-torn country, where it continued to run a cement plant even as the conflict raged around it.
The court's ruling is the culmination of a years-long legal battle, which has shed light on the controversial practices Lafarge allegedly employed to keep its plant running in Syria. According to prosecutors, the company paid millions of dollars to various armed factions, including ISIS, in order to ensure the safety of its employees and secure the transportation of its cement.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
