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10 minutes
In 1999, a fire at the L'Amicale gambling house in Port Louis, Mauritius, eliminated seven people. The fire began during riots that followed a disputed football final between the Catholic Fire Brigade and the Muslim supported Scouts Club.
Police apprehended lots of suspects, and 4 guys were later convicted of arson and murder. They became understood as the L'Amicale 4.
Years later on, a group of senior legal representatives evaluated the case and found major spaces in the original investigation, raising new concerns about what really took place.
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)