According to Channel 9 news in Sydney What we know so far about the Martin Place hostage situation as of 9:50PM EST
- Thirteen hostages held hostage in Lindt cafe in Martin Place • Hostages forced to hold up black flag with Arabic script in the windows (it is not the official ISIL banner)
- One gunman armed with shotgun, handgun or both
- Unconfirmed radio reports have claimed the perpetrator has demanded to speak to Prime Minister Tony Abbott and claimed to have planted four explosive devices across Sydney
- The federal government's National Security Committee has convened for briefings on the situation
- Thousands of people have been evacuated from buildings in the surrounding area
- Reports that raids are being carried out in Lakemba are incorrect
- Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called on all Australians to stay calm
- Workers at nearby businesses have been advised to go home for the day
- Reports Jewish schools and institutions across the country in lockdown
- All Sydney CBD courts are closed for the day
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