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17 March 2026
10 minutes
In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale gaming home in Port Louis, Mauritius, killed 7 individuals. The fire began during riots that followed a disputed football final between the Catholic Fire Brigade and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.
Police detained dozens of suspects, and 4 guys were later on convicted of arson and murder. They became understood as the L'Amicale 4.
Years later on, a group of evaluated the case and found significant gaps in the initial investigation, raising brand-new questions about what truly occurred.
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)