Court confirms Lafarge charge of complicity in crimes against humanity

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France: The Court of Appeals has confirmed a charge of complicity in crimes against humanity against Lafarge, now part of Holcim. The company will now appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. The confirmation establishes the scope of the charges that Lafarge will face, if unsuccessful in its appeal.

Global Cement previously reported that Lafarge allegedly made indirect payments to terror organisation ISIS between 2011 and 2014 in order to keep its Jalabiya cement plant operational during the Syrian Civil War. French prosecutors opened an investigation into the company’s activities in the country in June 2017, leading to its indictment for complicity in crimes against humanity on 28 June 2018.

Last modified on 25 May 2022

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