Australian PM says tough new national security laws failed hostages
Tough new national security laws failed to prevent a deadly hostage crisis in the heart of Sydney this week, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday, raising questions about the usefulness of such measures. Three people were killed, including hostage-taker Man Haron Monis, when heavily armed police stormed a Sydney cafe early on Tuesday morning and freed terrified hostages held at gunpoint for 16 hours. Police are investigating whether the two hostages were killed by Monis or died in the crossfire. Monis, a self-styled ...
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