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17 March 2026


10 minutes


In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale clip joint in Port Louis, Mauritius, killed seven people. The fire began throughout 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 men were later on founded guilty of arson and murder. They ended up being called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later on, a group of senior legal representatives examined the case and discovered significant gaps in the initial investigation, raising brand-new questions about what really took place.


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


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