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17 March 2026


10 minutes


In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale betting house in Port Louis, Mauritius, eliminated 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 dozens of suspects, and 4 guys were later founded guilty of arson and murder. They ended up being called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later on, a group of senior legal representatives reviewed the case and discovered significant spaces in the initial examination, raising new about what actually occurred.


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)