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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 during riots that followed a disputed football last between the Catholic Fire Brigade and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.


Police apprehended lots of suspects, and 4 males were later on convicted of arson and murder. They ended up being called the L'Amicale 4.


Years later, a group of senior lawyers evaluated the case and discovered significant gaps in the initial examination, raising new questions about what really occurred.


speaks with Imran Sumodhee, one of the L'Amicale 4.


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