voiceofreason
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-15/hostages-sydney-cafe-martin-place-police-operation/5967232
Live: Hostages held in siege at cafe in Sydney's Martin Place
12/14/14
A number of hostages have been taken in a siege underway in Sydney's CBD.
At least three people have been seen through the windows of a cafe in Martin Place with their hands raised.
Key points:
Heavily armed police have taken up position around the Lindt cafe in central Sydney
Hostages have been seen inside the cafe with their hands in the air
Black flag with white Arabic writing reading "There is no God but Allah" and "Mohammed is the messenger of God" waved behind the hostages
Martin Place, Sydney Opera House, State Library and all CBD court houses evacuated
Lindt Australia executive says there are about 10 staff and up to 30 customers trapped in the cafe
National Security Committee of Cabinet has convened; Prime Minister Tony Abbott described incident as "deeply concerning" and offered NSW all assistance possible.
Live: Hostages held in siege at cafe in Sydney's Martin Place
12/14/14
A number of hostages have been taken in a siege underway in Sydney's CBD.
At least three people have been seen through the windows of a cafe in Martin Place with their hands raised.
Key points:
Heavily armed police have taken up position around the Lindt cafe in central Sydney
Hostages have been seen inside the cafe with their hands in the air
Black flag with white Arabic writing reading "There is no God but Allah" and "Mohammed is the messenger of God" waved behind the hostages
Martin Place, Sydney Opera House, State Library and all CBD court houses evacuated
Lindt Australia executive says there are about 10 staff and up to 30 customers trapped in the cafe
National Security Committee of Cabinet has convened; Prime Minister Tony Abbott described incident as "deeply concerning" and offered NSW all assistance possible.