Martin Place Hostage Situation (5 Viewers)

[astroman]

media pushed back to Hunter St.

 

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Counterterrorism expert Nick O'Brien says the current security climate has turned the Sydney incident into an event receiving worldwide attention.

"If this had just been a siege-hostage situation, then really it wouldn't have gone global, but because of that black flag and because of the terrorist implications ... this is going to be the top news story all around the world.

"So that person has achieved what he wanted to do. I'm sure when he went into that cafe this morning, he had a plan and part of that plan was to get worldwide publicity for what he was about to do, and he succeeded."

 

[RenegadeMx]

guys, not going to name names. but can we all be a bit more respectful and sensitive with our comments?

need to relax some more, its a joke not a dick don't take it so hard

 

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06.20 Suggeston from Jamal Daoud, secular moslem leader in Sydney that gunman is one of 70 people prevented from leaving Australia to fight in Syria

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...-take-hostages-in-Sydney-cafe-siege-live.html

 

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Nine News Sydney ‏@9NewsSyd 4m4 minutes ago
UPDATE: One male hostage is reportedly at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital. #SydneySiege #MartinPlace #9News

 

[futuremidwife]

Hope the hostages are safe. And I hope those responsible recieve punishment for there crimes.

 

[BLIT2014]

Police have established a perimeter encompassing Hunter, Pitt, King and Phillip streets. People have been asked to stay away from the Sydney CBD, particularly Martin Place.
People who have finished work are being told to proceed home as normal.

 

[astroman]

so many cops on public trains this afternoon, not checking tickets but just slowly walking looking at every1

 

[BLIT2014]

5:29pm: Sydney Theatre Company has also cancelled Monday night's performances

 

[Confound]

"If John comits a crime. John is responsible. If Mohammed commits a crime, Islam is responsible"

You should see how many looks I received just by walking through Westfield. Hope the hostages are safe. And I hope those responsible recieve punishment for there crimes.

You have to understand it's nothing personal. People are uncertain and unsure, their survival instinct kicks in and are cautious and will watch you a lot more. They know better but can't help it. Expect more of it until this dies down.

I getcha though

 

[BLIT2014]

NSW Police have confirmed they are operating according to Counter Terrorism protocols, with the Counter Terrorism and Security Command in charge of this operation.

NSW Police released a statement saying they are continuing to work towards a “peaceful resolution”.

Due to operational reasons, we can’t go into exact details at present, but no one has been injured as far as we know.
We are operating according to our Counter Terrorism protocols, with our Counter Terrorism and Security Command in charge of this operation.

 

[obliviousninja]

upto 15 people held hostage, 5 escaped.

Source? Of 15?

Nine News Sydney ‏@9NewsSyd 4m4 minutes ago
UPDATE: One male hostage is reportedly at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital. #SydneySiege #MartinPlace #9News

9 news talking shit. Probs some basic checkups. Standard stuff

 

[BLIT2014]

UPDATE: "You really have to start looking at de-radicalisation programs, it has to be done." - Neil Ferguson #9News

 

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5.41pm
06:41
A spokesman for St Vincent’s Hospital has confirmed that one male hostage is currently in emergency at the hospital in Darlinghurst, and is sitting up in bed in a “satisfactory” condition, Michael Safi reports.

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17:40
Among the hundreds of people who are gathering in Martin Place to watch the siege are people taking selfies and people drinking, according to tweets from Buzzfeed Oz reporter Mark Di Stefano.

 

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I'm with you on this. However: "Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslim".
This is why it happens

Not all terrorists are Muslims..

 

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ABC reporter Lucy Carter says there have been a number of arguments over racism in the crowd of spectators, with some drinking beer as they watch the siege unfold.

"We've had people taking selfies in front of the police line ... and people riding up on bikes and walking through police cordons," she told 702 ABC Sydney.

"I've seen some pretty poor behaviour from Sydneysiders today, but some good behaviour as well."

Carter said nearby cafe owners had been handing out free water to journalists and police officers, and allowing journalists to recharge their mobile phones.by Daniel Franklin 5:37 PM

 

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50s ago
17:45
Channel 10 is the third media outlet saying they have been contacted by hostages in the Lindt cafe. The hostages said the offender has two demands:

1. They want to speak with Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott.

2. They want an Isis flag brought to the cafe

 

[Confound]

How long do you guys estimate the event to go on for? I reckon it'll end around 10pm

 

[SylviaB]

hes in a coffee shop so i guess falling asleep isnt a factor

 

[peri24]

No

2 young girls escaped

Well that sucks. She could have escaped as well..

do u know her?

It's none of your business.

it was two staff
they both looked asian so I don't think so

I hope she gets out soon and safely then.