French cement-maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria, former CEO jailed
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French cement maker Lafarge was found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria by a Paris court.
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This case highlights how corporate actions in conflict zones can inadvertently fund terrorist groups, potentially impacting global security and stability.
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A Paris court found French cement-maker Lafarge guilty of financing jihadists in Syria. The company, now owned by Switzerland's Holcim, was convicted for paying the Islamic State (IS) group and other jihadists. These payments were made to ensure a plant could continue operating in northern Syria during the country's civil war. This ruling marks a significant legal consequence for a multinational corporation accused of complicity with terrorist organizations.
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A Paris court found Lafarge guilty of paying the Islamic State and other jihadists to operate a plant in Syria.
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