French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria

French cement company Lafarge and eight of its former employees were found guilty in a French court of financing the terrorist group ISIL. The charges stem from Lafarge's operations in Syria between 2011 and 2014. The company reportedly paid millions of euros to ISIL and other armed groups in order to keep its cement plant in operation despite the ongoing Syrian civil war. These payments were allegedly made to ensure the safety of employees and to maintain business interests in the region. The verdict marks a significant moment in holding corporations accountable for their actions in conflict zones.