French cement giant Lafarge awaits verdict in 'terror' financing trial

A court in France is set to deliver a verdict on Monday in a landmark case. French cement firm Lafarge is accused of financing armed groups, including ISIL (ISIS), during Syria's civil war. Prosecutors say the company paid fighters to keep a factory running. Lafarge has denied any wrongdoing.

Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports from Paris, France.

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