Lafarge on Trial for Allegedly Funding Jihadists Amid Syria's Civil War

Lafarge, a subsidiary of Holcim, faces trial in Paris for allegedly funding terrorism by paying jihadist groups in Syria to keep its cement plant operational during the civil war.

From 2013 to September 2014, "Lafarge (company)" reportedly paid 5 million euros to jihadist groups, including "Islamic State" and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, to maintain operations in northern "Syria".
"Lafarge (company)" is charged with financing terrorism and breaching European sanctions during the Syrian civil war, prompting significant legal scrutiny in "France".
The trial, which commenced in "Paris", is a major case reflecting the complex interplay between business operations and the financing of terrorism amid global conflicts.

Why It Matters

This trial highlights the ethical and legal challenges multinational corporations face when operating in conflict zones, raising questions about the responsibility of companies like "Lafarge (company)" in contributing to "jihadism" and "terrorism".