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17 March 2026


10 minutes


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


Police arrested dozens of suspects, and 4 guys were later convicted of arson and murder. They became called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later, a group of senior legal representatives reviewed the case and discovered major spaces in the initial investigation, raising brand-new questions about what actually occurred.


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


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