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To: FJB who wrote (477904)	3/21/2012 7:05:57 PM
From: FJB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794001

23.00 No fresh explosions or bangs reported. Not clear whether Maher is attempting to repulse the RAID officers or if he may agree to go peacefully. Police said he earlier that he didn't appear prepared to die for the cause but rather wanted to be a living symbol. 22.55 This siege began at 3am local time. Just under 21 hours later the police have given up on negotiations and are storming the building. 22.50 The police have turned powerful spotlights onto Maher's building in an attempt to blind him and keep him from seeing the police operation closing in around him.