What's the role of multinational companies in fuelling conflicts?

 

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Lafarge says being searched over Syria business links

French-Swiss cement maker Lafarge said Tuesday its offices were being searched for information on financial links to extremist groups in Syria, including Daesh (ISIS).

French-Swiss Company Admits to ‘Unacceptable’ Activity in Syria

LafargeHolcim, the Swiss-French cement company, on Thursday admitted “unacceptable” measures were taken to keep its Syrian plant open, following allegations staff had dealt with armed groups during the country’s foreign-sparked war.