LafargeHolcim takes note of French court decision on Syria

LafargeHolcim has taken note of a French appeal court decision to drop the charge of complicity in crimes against humanity brought against Lafarge SA over its operations in Syria, the French-Swiss cement maker said in a statement. "LafargeHolcim deeply regrets the unacceptable errors committed in Syria", the company said in a statement reported by Reuters news agency, adding it "continues to cooperate fully with the French judicial authorities". The French company is still facing charges of financing
November 8, 2019 Read time: 1 min

8161 LafargeHolcim has taken note of a French appeal court decision to drop the charge of complicity in crimes against humanity brought against Lafarge SA over its operations in Syria, the French-Swiss cement maker said in a statement.

"LafargeHolcim deeply regrets the unacceptable errors committed in Syria", the company said in a statement reported by 6393 Reuters news agency, adding it "continues to cooperate fully with the French judicial authorities".

The French company is still facing charges of financing of terrorists, endangerment of people's lives and violation of sanctions, Lafarge Holcim added, confirming an earlier report by Reuters.

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