Her captor was a 49-year-old Iranian man Haron Monis. He emigrated to Australia, allegedly fleeing religious persecution. The man is a well-known Australian police. Against a man proceedings for the murder and sexual assault (was at large for a deposit). Monis also sent offensive letters to the families of soldiers killed on foreign missions.
Some hours. 9.30 am local time at the Lindt cafe in Martin Place in Sydney’s business district came armed man. At the time of the attack in the middle could be up to 40 guests and 10 employees. During the day, some people left the cafe, one of them was wearing an apron with the logo of the cafe.
From the nearby buildings, including the Sydney Opera House and the US consulate evacuated workers (there were reports that in several places in the city planted explosives).
In the cafe noticed two hostages held by a black flag with the inscription in Arabic: “There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet” (so called. charade, Islamic profession of faith ).
With striker contacted by the media called for talks with Prime Minister Tony Abbott Australia and to provide an Islamic state flag. Media also reported that the man tried to contact the local media, but they did not want to make him their antennas.
The following spoke Prime Minister of Australia, which he called an act of terror “very worrying”. – But I can assure all Australians that the police and security forces are well trained and equipped to take appropriate action – Abbott said before the anti-terrorist action.
Terrorist attack in Sydney: police bounced hostages – Politics
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