| [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Hostage Situation In Sydney Cafe [message #267560] |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day,
I was contacted in a Private Message on the Forum about this situation so I thought I'd take a minute to fill you in from here. It
is a bit after 9:00 PM here in Sydney and this situation has been going on for around 12 hours so far. The Police are holding their
cards close to their chest and releasing very little information so as not to make the situation worse. The New South Wales Premier
(Governor) and the Police Commissioner just had a short press conference the bottom line of which was that they are doing everything
in their power to assure that everyone comes out of this unhurt. The number of hostages being held has been reported from 15 to 50.
Five people have managed to get out of the Lindt Café; it is not 100% clear if they escaped or were released. According to reports
it is a lone gunman who is wearing a headband with Arabic writing on it. It has been reported that he has a shotgun, pistol, and
that "an explosive device has not been ruled out." He has made hostages in the Café hold up a flag of some Muslim organization. The
Muslim community and all the leaders (including the chief Imam in Australia) have condemned this act and that it is defiling the
Muslim religion. A multi denominational prayer meeting was held at the largest Mosque in Sydney with a Rabbi, Priest, and Ministers
in attendance. Police are cautioning the population to stay calm and not react with anti-Muslim acts of reprisal.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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