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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 individuals. The fire began throughout 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 convicted of arson and murder. They became called the L'Amicale 4.


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


Katie Harris speaks with Imran Sumodhee, among the L'Amicale 4.


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