HOSTAGES HELD IN DOWNTOWN SYDNEY; ISLAMIC FLAG DISPLAYED (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Sunday, December 14, 2014, 22:40

SYDNEY, Australia - A hostage situation continued to unfold in downtown Sydney on Monday morning, as an apparent gunman entered a cafe and allegedly held its occupants. A black flag with white Arabic writing could later be seen in the window, according to multiple reports.

Speaking on the crisis, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the motivation of the perpetrator was unclear, but speculated on the possibility that it might be political.

Early reports indicate that the gunman is acting alone and could be holding anywhere between 13 and 20 hostages. But currently there is no confirmation from police on the number of hostages taken.

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