Gunman takes hostages in Sydney shop

[Hashshāshīn]

A gunman has taken several people hostage at a chocolate shop in the Australian city of Sydney.

Pictures on Australian television showed people with their hands up against a window, and a black flag with Arabic writing.

Armed police have cordoned off area around Martin Place in Sydney's central business district.

New South Wales police have asked people to avoid the area.

An Australian Broadcasting Corporation reporter said that heavily armoured police vehicles had now arrived at the scene.

BBC News - Gunman take hostages in Sydney shop

 

[Not Sure]

I hope it's not what it appears like, otherwise he will be making it extremely difficult for Muslims, not only in Australia, but everywhere.

 

[Zarvan]

I hope it's not what it appears like, otherwise he will be making it extremely difficult for Muslims, not only in Australia, but everywhere.

It is what it looks like

 

[Hulk]

looks like situation resolved without any issues.

 

[Shatterpoint]

Where are you getting situation resolved? I am in Australia and watching the live news and no its not fucking resolved.

 

[Not Sure]

looks like situation resolved without any issues.

There were reports that something was found in the Opera House and it was evacuated. If it turns out what people suspect, then it will get worse.

It is what it looks like

Let us hope that the police and the Muslims in Australia act maturely.

 

[Shatterpoint]

 

[Zarvan]

There were reports that something was found in the Opera House and it was evacuated. If it turns out what people suspect, then it will get worse.



Let us hope that the police and the Muslims in Australia act maturely.

First Australia needs to stop being partners in crime with USA in attacking Muslim lands from Afghanistan and Iraq. These policies are increasing anger and support for militant groups.

 

[Falcon29]

Another person with free time to do much free thinking and ultimately unhealthy ideas. If you can't succeed in education system in West than move to better suitable place for you or try entrepreneurship. Don't crash your opportunity.

 

[Not Sure]

First Australia needs to stop being partners in crime with USA in attacking Muslim lands from Afghanistan and Iraq. These policies are increasing anger and support for militant groups.

Anger of and support by whom, the general Muslim population?

Are you implying that Muslim countries from Iraq to Afghanistan are teaming up to attack the US and all other NATO countries?

 

[Oldman1]

First Australia needs to stop being partners in crime with USA in attacking Muslim lands from Afghanistan and Iraq. These policies are increasing anger and support for militant groups.

Indeed, just like whats happening in Iraq with militant groups killing more Muslims compared to non-Muslims. And thats just not in Iraq. We can reveal that fact in Pakistan.

 

[Falcon29]

First Australia needs to stop being partners in crime with USA in attacking Muslim lands from Afghanistan and Iraq. These policies are increasing anger and support for militant groups.

You never know what it's about. Maybe internal planning to end immigration or something since Europeans aren't happy with demographics as they predict minorities will become bigger component of Europe in near future and that it will be too late to look back.

 

[ozzy22]

First Australia needs to stop being partners in crime with USA in attacking Muslim lands from Afghanistan and Iraq. These policies are increasing anger and support for militant groups.

Should Pakistan stop its partnership with the USA? I’m pretty sure most of the supplies are coming from Pakistan for the war in Afghanistan. Why don’t you do the right thing and condemn these worthless pieces of shit rather than looking for excuses/justification for their action that's only going to harm innocent civilians and Muslims.

 

[Strigon]

Should Pakistan stop its partnership with the USA? I’m pretty sure most of the supplies are coming from Pakistan for the war in Afghanistan. Why don’t you do the right thing and condemn these worthless pieces of shit rather than looking for excuses/justification for their action that's only going to harm innocent civilians and Muslims.

Dont listen to people that have soft corners for creeps like IS or TTP. One unaware person doesn't represent masses.

I say to you, I'd personally love to see these fcks skined alive and fed to lions. I think Muslim communities everywhere should play an active role and help out their respective authorities in finding out these creeps so the world can be rid of them.

Hopefully hostages remain safe and kidnappers die a gruesome death.

 

[Guynextdoor2]

I hope it's not what it appears like, otherwise he will be making it extremely difficult for Muslims, not only in Australia, but everywhere.

It most definitely will, if true.