Sydney Siege: Minute-by-Minute Timeline

The Sydney siege ended dramatically after 16 hours, resulting in the deaths of two hostages and the gunman, Man Haron Monis. Monis, known to police for violent offenses, took 17 hostages at the Lindt Cafe. The police locked down the area and attempted negotiations. Several hostages managed to escape throughout the day. The situation escalated when Monis opened fire, prompting police to enact an emergency plan, leading to the deaths of Monis and two hostages. The incident left Sydney and Australia in shock, questioning how such an event could occur.

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