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10 minutes


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


Police jailed lots of suspects, and four males were later founded guilty of arson and murder. They ended up being called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later on, a group of senior attorneys reviewed the case and discovered significant spaces in the initial investigation, new concerns about what really happened.


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


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