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17 March 2026


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In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale gaming home in Port Louis, Mauritius, killed seven individuals. The fire began during riots that followed a disputed football final in between the Catholic Fire Brigade and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.


lots of suspects, and 4 men were later on founded guilty of arson and murder. They ended up being referred to as the L'Amicale 4.


Years later, a group of senior attorneys examined the case and discovered major gaps in the initial examination, raising brand-new concerns about what really occurred.


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


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