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17 March 2026


10 minutes


In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale clip joint in Port Louis, Mauritius, killed 7 individuals. The fire started throughout riots that followed a disputed football last between the Catholic Fire and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.


Police jailed dozens of suspects, and four men were later on convicted of arson and murder. They ended up being called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later, a group of senior legal representatives examined the case and found significant spaces in the initial examination, raising brand-new concerns about what actually occurred.


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)