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17 March 2026


10 minutes


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


lots of suspects, and 4 men were later on convicted of arson and murder. They became understood as the L'Amicale 4.


Years later on, a group of senior attorneys examined the case and discovered major gaps in the original examination, raising 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 fans for the L'Amical Four. Credit: l'express)