Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing

Cement giant Lafarge has been found guilty by a French court of financing armed groups during the Syrian war. This landmark ruling establishes corporate criminal liability for enabling terrorist activities through financial support. The verdict carries significant implications for corporate responsibility and due diligence in conflict zones. Lafarge's actions involved paying sums to designated terrorist organizations to allow its plant to operate, highlighting a severe breach of legal and ethical standards. The case underscores the global effort to combat terrorism financing and hold corporations accountable.