Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case
Summary
A French court ruled that cement company Lafarge was guilty of funding armed groups in Syria. The company paid millions to ISIL and the Nusra Front from 2013 to 2014 to continue operating its factory there.Key Facts
- A French court found Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism.
- Lafarge paid money to ISIL and Nusra Front.
- Payments occurred between 2013 and 2014.
- The purpose was to keep Lafarge's Syrian factory working.
- ISIL and Nusra Front were involved in the Syrian war.
