Sydney Siege Update – ISIS Lone Wolf Attack In Australia Puts America On High Alert

Sydney siege bystanders taking selfies near the Lindt Café where a gunman is holding up to 30 hostages and demanding an ISIS flag, are facing backlash online. Social media users have been posting images of individuals taking selfies and lambasting the men and women who appear to be making light of the deadly situation. The unidentified gunman refers to himself as “the brother.” He claims he has two bombs planted in the cafe and several others hidden throughout Sydney. According to statements made by Sydney siege witnesses who escaped the Lindt Chocolate Cafe, the ISIS gunman claims to have other operatives positioned around the city as well.

Some of the Sydney siege selfies have been deleted in response to the angry comments by Australian residents and folks from around the world who viewed the images. The Lindt Café gunman has allowed the hostages to use social media in an attempt to garner added publicity for the possible ISIS lone wolf attack. A hostage contacted a local radio host and attempted to get live on the air, the host refused to comply and contacted the police. The Australian radio host told the audience that he is not a trained hostage negotiator and feared making the situation worse.

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