Sydney siege: More than 40 Australian Muslim groups condemn cafe attack

SYDNEY (AFP) - More than 40 Australian Muslim groups on Monday jointly condemned a siege at a Sydney cafe in which hostages were taken and an Islamic flag was displayed.

"We reject any attempt to take the innocent life of any human being or to instill fear and terror into their hearts," they said in a statement, adding that it was a "despicable act".

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