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Asian Football Confederation Asks Australia To Beef Up Security For Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation has asked Australia to "beef up security for next month's Asian Cup in the wake of the deadly hostage siege in Sydney," according to Julian Linden of REUTERS. Asia's biggest football tournament will be held for the first time in Australia from Jan. 9-31, and AFC officials "are worried about safety plans following the 16-hour siege at a Sydney cafe that left two hostages and their captor dead." AFC General Secretary Alex Soosay said that he contacted Australia's organizing committee (ALOC) on Tuesday, asking for "increased protection." Soosay said in a statement, "We have asked ALOC to provide extra security in team and AFC hotels as well as police escorts for all official activities including training and matches in addition to increase in security across all venues" (REUTERS, 12/16). The BBC reported Australia will also host the cricket World Cup during February and March, and the country's Test team is "currently playing a series against India, whose players have already been given extra protection." A Cricket Australia spokesperson said, "We are in constant contact with the relevant authorities to ensure we have the most appropriate security measures in place at all matches" (BBC, 12/16).

ON EDGE: REUTERS reported Australia is "still on edge after the siege and security experts said it was difficult to prevent attacks by people acting alone." Soosay: "Australia has successfully hosted many prestigious events in the past but the recent developments cannot be taken lightly. I would like to assure the teams, fans and the media that ALOC will do whatever necessary to provide the best security cover around the competition and everyone will enjoy the best-ever AFC Asian Cup" (REUTERS, 12/16).

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