Lafarge cement company stands trial for payments to Syrian armed groups | FactaeLafarge cement company stands trial for payments to Syrian armed groups
The court rules in Lafarge cement company's trial, accused of paying several million euros to armed groups operating in Syria during the conflict.
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This case constitutes a major judicial matter mixing corporate responsibility and financing of non-state groups in conflict zones.
The verdict will establish criminal liability of a French multinational company regarding compliance and due diligence obligations.
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