Lafarge on Trial: Accused of Financing Terrorism in Syria
FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min3,334 views
12 connections·14 entities in this video→Lafarge's Syrian Operations and Allegations
- ⚖️ The trial of cement giant Lafarge and eight former employees centers on allegations of financing terrorism and violating international sanctions.
- 💰 Prosecutors claim Lafarge paid millions to jihadist groups, including the Islamic State, in 2013 and 2014 to keep its Jalabiya cement factory operational.
- 🏭 The factory, a significant investment completed in 2010, remained open despite the intensifying Syrian conflict, a decision contrasted with other multinationals.
The Scandal and Legal Ramifications
- 📰 The story first broke in June 2016, leading to a preliminary investigation and a major scandal that forced the CEO's resignation.
- 🇺🇸 Lafarge previously pleaded guilty in a U.S. trial for providing material support to terrorists and paid a $778 million fine.
- 🤝 Multiple rights groups and the United States have sued the corporation over its alleged actions in Syria.
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LafargeFinancing TerrorismIslamic StateSyrian ConflictCorporate GreedInternational SanctionsJihadist GroupsMaterial Support to TerroristsJalabiya Cement FactoryBruno LafontEric Olsen
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