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17 March 2026


10 minutes


In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale clip joint in Port Louis, Mauritius, killed 7 individuals. The fire started throughout riots that followed a disputed football last in between the Catholic Fire Brigade and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.


Police apprehended dozens of suspects, and four guys were later founded guilty of arson and murder. They became called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later, a group of senior attorneys examined the case and discovered significant spaces in the initial investigation, raising brand-new concerns about what truly happened.


Katie Harris hears from Imran Sumodhee, one of the L'Amicale 4.


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(Picture: A crowd of fans for the L'Amical Four. Credit: l'express)