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Gunman Man Haron Monis takes 18 hostages inside a café in Martin Place for 16 hours in Sydney. Monis and two hostages are killed when police raid the café the following morning.
In 2014, gunman Man Haron Monis held 18 hostages in a Sydney café for 16 hours before a police raid ended the siege, killing Monis and two hostages.
On December 15, 2014, gunman Man Haron Monis entered a Lindt Chocolate Café at Martin Place in Sydney and took 18 people hostage.
The siege lasted for 16 tense hours, capturing international attention and paralyzing the city centre.
Negotiators attempted to communicate with Monis, who professed political and religious motives.
As dawn broke on December 16, New South Wales Police launched a tactical assault to end the standoff.
Two hostages and the gunman were fatally shot during the raid.
Five other hostages were rescued with minor injuries.
The event sparked debate over counter-terrorism measures and media coverage during live crises.
Investigations and inquiries followed to examine the handling of the siege and security protocols.
2014
Man Haron Monis
18 hostages
Martin Place