U.S. Intelligence Panel Says Havana Syndrome Could Be Caused By Pulsed Energy Devices

The US embassy in Paris, where a number of American diplomats reportedly fell sick in January  

VOA: Energy Weapon Only 'Plausible' Explanation for Some Cases of Havana Syndrome  

Washington — U.S. intelligence agencies may have ruled out the idea that a rash of mysterious illnesses plaguing American diplomats and other officials is part of a sustained campaign by one of Washington's adversaries, but they now say that in a small number of cases the only likely explanation is the use of some sort of weapon. 

A report released Wednesday by a panel of experts assembled by U.S. intelligence officials finds that the core symptoms in these cases are "distinctly unusual and unreported elsewhere in the medical literature," making it highly unlikely the cause could be natural. 

"Pulsed electromagnetic energy, particularly in the radiofrequency range, plausibly explains the core characteristics," the report said.  

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WNU Editor: President Biden has appointed a top official to coordinate the ‘Havana syndrome’ probe .... Biden appoints top official to coordinate ‘Havana syndrome’ probe (RT) 

U.S. Intelligence Panel Says Havana Syndrome Could Be Caused By Pulsed Energy Devices  

Directed-energy could explain unsolved ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases, U.S. intelligence panel finds -- Politico 

US intelligence community report says 'pulsed electromagnetic energy' could cause Havana Syndrome -- CNN  

Havana Syndrome 'could be due to external stimuli': report -- FOX News  

Havana Syndrome could be caused by pulsed energy devices – US expert report -- The Guardian  

Expert panel reaffirms directed energy could be behind "Havana Syndrome" cases -- CBS  

US spies likely being targeted by energy waves in some 'Havana Syndrome' cases, panel says -- USA Today  

Intelligence community: Pulsed energy device most probable 'Havana syndrome' cause -- The Hill 

'Havana Syndrome' in small group most likely caused by directed energy, says U.S. intel panel -- NBC News

CIA Says 'Havana Syndrome' Is Not Due To A Sustained Campaign By A Hostile Power

NBC: CIA says 'Havana Syndrome' not result of sustained campaign by hostile power 

In about two dozen cases, however, the agency can’t rule out foreign involvement, including many of the cases that originated at the U.S. embassy in Havana beginning in 2016. 

In a new intelligence assessment, the CIA has ruled out that the mysterious symptoms known as Havana Syndrome are the result of a sustained global campaign by a hostile power aimed at hundreds of American diplomats and spies, six people briefed on the matter tell NBC News. 

In about two dozen cases, the agency can’t rule out foreign involvement, including many of the cases that originated at the U.S. embassy in Havana beginning in 2016. Another group of cases is considered unresolved. 

But in hundreds of other cases of possible symptoms, the agency has found plausible, alternate explanations, the sources said. The CIA declined to comment.  

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Update #1: U.S. foe or specific weapon not behind sustained, global campaign causing ‘Havana Syndrome,’ CIA finds (Politico) 

Update #2: Most ‘Havana Syndrome’ Cases Unlikely Caused by Foreign Power, C.I.A. Says (DNYUZ/New York Times)  

WNU Editor: Bottom line. The CIA is not sure.

Four U.S. Diplomats In Geneva And Paris Struck With Suspected ‘Havana Syndrome’ Last Summer

Symptoms of Havana Syndrome include loud noise, ear pain, intense head pressure or vibration, dizziness, visual problems, and cognitive difficulties  

Daily Mail: Four US diplomats - three in Geneva and one in Paris - are struck with suspected 'Havana Syndrome' 

* In Summer 2021 four officials serving at U.S. diplomatic missions in Geneva and Paris, are suspected to have been afflicted with 'Havana Syndrome' 

* At least one of the three American serving at the consulate in Geneva believed to be inflicted had to be medevacked from Switzerland to the U.S. for treatment 

* A similar incident occurred in Paris, where senior embassy officials informed diplomats and encouraged others to report any unusual symptoms 

* In response to the new reported incidents U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the entire federal government is working to get to the bottom of the illness 

* There have been 200 reported cases of the yet unexplained illness, colloquially named for its first reported case in 2016 at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba 

* It has since afflicted more than 200 Americans around the world, mostly diplomats and spies 

Three US diplomats in Geneva and one in Paris were the latest to be afflicted with the suspected 'Havana Syndrome' - with one rushed back to America with the mystery illness. 

Last summer, the four officials serving at U.S. diplomatic missions in Geneva and Paris came down with ailments linked to 'Havana Syndrome' -an unexplained illness that is believed to be caused inadvertently by surveillance equipment or by a mysterious sonic weapon.  

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Four U.S. Diplomats In Geneva And Paris Struck With Suspected ‘Havana Syndrome’ Last Summer  

'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe -- BBC  

Blinken says U.S. working on Havana Syndrome after diplomats' illnesses in Paris, Geneva -- Reuters  

U.S. Diplomats in Geneva, Paris Struck With Suspected ‘Havana Syndrome’ -- WSJ 

4 US diplomats struck by Havana syndrome in Geneva and Paris: report -- NYPost  

4 US diplomats were hit by 'Havana Syndrome' symptoms in Geneva and Paris last summer, report says -- Business Insider 

Blinken: US Still Unsure What – And Who – Is Responsible For Havana Syndrome Amid Reports Of New Cases In Paris And Geneva -- Forbes  

Blinken says US stumped over Havana syndrome as more diplomats fall ill -- The Guardian 

US seeks 'Havana syndrome' answers after cases in Geneva, Paris -- DW  

‘Havana Syndrome’ reported among US diplomats in Europe – media -- RT

CIA Director Warns The Kremlin Of Consequences If They Are The Cause Of 'Havana Syndrome'

CIA Director in Moscow. © The Security Council of the Russian Federation  

Daily Mail: CIA chief 'issues warning to Russian spies over Havana Syndrome': Director William J. Burns told Moscow's intelligence services they would face 'consequences' if they were behind mysterious illnesses, officials say 

* CIA chief William J. Burns reportedly issued a bold warning to Russia's two top intelligence agencies earlier this month during a visit to Moscow's Kremlin 

* The CIA director said there will be 'consequences' if the US finds out Russia is behind hundreds of Havana Syndrome cases, officials said 

* The fact the CIA head worded the warning with the conditional 'if,' suggests that the US government is still confounded as to the cause of the unusual incidents 

* The director's decision to issue such a comment suggests his organization has a deep-rooted suspicion of the country's culpability for the unexplained cases 

* Burn's warning comes as the FBI acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that some of its agents may be suffering from Havana Syndrome 

* The revelation comes after an ex-agent reportedly complained to the agency that he was experiencing symptoms concurrent with the mysterious affliction 

* The unnamed agent, who asked not to be identified out of fear it would affect how the FBI handles his case, said he was stationed near Russia when he got sick 

* The statement currently stands as the FBI's first formal acknowledgment that some of its current or former employees could be suffering from the syndrome 

* Many experts and officials posit that the syndrome is man-made, and originated from Russia

* The agent said he had been stationed at an embassy that came under a suspected Russian electronic jamming attack that disrupted communications 

The director of the CIA reportedly issued a bold warning to Russia's two top intelligence agencies earlier this month, saying that there will be 'consequences' if the US government finds out that they are behind the hundreds of Havana Syndrome cases afflicting US diplomats and spies across the globe. 

The threat, delivered by CIA Director William J. Burns during a recent visit to Moscow this month, was directed at the country's foremost intelligence agencies, the Federal Security Service, or the FSB, and the Foreign Intelligence Service - the SVR.  

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Update #1: CIA director warns Russian spies of ‘consequences’ if they are behind ‘Havana Syndrome’ incidents (Washington Post)  

Update #2: CIA chief warns Russians of consequences if they caused 'Havana Syndrome' (NBC)  

Update #3: CIA director says there will be consequences if Russia is behind 'Havana Syndrome' attacks (The Hill)  

WNU Editor: If Russia's intelligence agencies are responsible for this, the consequences will definitely be dire.

FBI Admits For The First Time That Some Employees May Have Symptoms Of Havana Syndrome

NBC News: FBI acknowledges some agents may have Havana Syndrome symptoms 

After NBC News obtained internal emails, the FBI publicly acknowledged for the first time that some employees may have symptoms of Havana Syndrome. 

The FBI is promising to make sure employees who have symptoms consistent with Havana Syndrome get access to medical care after a former agent suffering almost daily headaches was rebuffed when he sought testing and treatment, according to documents obtained by NBC News. 

In an email last month, an FBI official told a former agent who had reported possible brain injury symptoms that "unfortunately, the FBI is not authorized to give any medical advice and there are not any medical programs in place for current and/or retired employees." 

The agent began suffering migraines and dizziness about a decade ago after a stint overseas in a country near Russia.  

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Update #1: FBI calls dealing with 'Havana Syndrome' a top priority -- Reuters  

Update #2: FBI acknowledges agents may have had ‘Havana Syndrome’ symptoms -- NYPost  

WNU Editor: The first FBI agent who is said to be dealing with "Havana Syndrome" symptoms just came from Russia .... FBI Agent Reportedly Develops Havana Syndrome During Stint Near Russia -- Sputnik

US Investigating Reported Cases Of 'Havana Syndrome' At The US Embassy In Colombia

ABC News: US investigating reported cases of 'Havana syndrome' in Colombia ahead of Blinken visit 

Reports of the mysterious affliction has confounded the U.S. government. A "few" U.S. personnel at the embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, have reported symptoms consistent with "Havana syndrome," a source familiar with the cases confirmed to ABC News. 

Colombia is now the latest country where American officials have reported incidents of the mysterious neurological affliction that has confounded the U.S. government for years now, but the reports are particularly notable because Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Bogotá this month, the Colombian Foreign Ministry announced last week.  

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More News On The US Investigating Reported Cases Of 'Havana Syndrome' At The US Embassy In Colombia  

US embassy staff in Colombia suffering from Havana Syndrome ahead of Blinken's visit -- FOX News/WSJ 

US Embassy in Colombia investigating several Havana syndrome cases -- The Hill  

US Embassy in Colombia Reports Cases of 'Havana Syndrome' Before US State Secretary Blinken's Visit -- Sputnik

Is Havana Syndrome A 'Global Experiment In Mass Suggestion' And Not Targeted Attacks

The Embassy of the United States of America in Cuba, which is where Havana Syndrome was first allegedly encountered  

Daily Mail: All in the mind? How the mysterious Havana Syndrome is a 'global experiment in mass suggestion' and NOT targeted attacks expert claims 

* There are cases across the world, but expert says it's all in the mind 

* Targeting a huge hotel with soundwaves 'defies the laws of physics' 

* Mass psychogenic illness documented as far back as the middle ages 

* The Philippines government used Katy Perry songs to break up a riot 

* Is Havana Syndrome really just a case of hearing cicadas and crickets? 

* What has the Cold War, dog poo and mosquitos got to do with it all? 

Since Havana Syndrome emerged in late 2016, the US government has made the mysterious phenomenon an intelligence priority and spent tens of millions of dollars investigating potential microwave weapon attacks by foreign adversaries. 

But medical sociology expert Dr Robert Bartholomew is so convinced it's a case of mass delusion, he's co-authored a book on it with Robert Baloh - Havana Syndrome: Mass Psychogenic Illness and the Real Story Behind the Embassy Mystery and Hysteria. 

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WNU Editor: Here is another analysis .... Havana syndrome fits the pattern of psychosomatic illness – but that doesn’t mean the symptoms aren’t real (The Conversation).

Another Havana Syndrome Attack Against A CIA Officer Reported In Serbia

There have been 200 reported cases of the yet-unexplained illness, which has been colloquially named for its first reported case in 2016 at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, and affected American personnel on nearly every continent except Antarctica  

Daily Mail: CIA evacuates intelligence officer from Serbia as 'Havana Syndrome' attacks on American spies and diplomats continue to grow 

* A CIA officer was evacuated from Serbia after suffering from 'Havana Syndrome,' which is an unexplained neurological attack 

* It's been affecting American spies and diplomats 

* The most recent report out of the Balkans happened with recent weeks and continues a troubling uptick in attacks that include India and Vietnam 

* Symptoms include headaches, pain, nausea or vertigo brought on by sounds, pressure or heat, but the cause is still unknown 

* Some theorize symptoms are caused inadvertently by surveillance equipment; while others believe incidents are caused by a mysterious sonic weapon 

* There have been 200 reported cases of the yet-unexplained illness 

The CIA evacuated an intelligence officer from Serbia who was suffering from symptoms associated with 'Havana Syndrome' as more cases of this mysterious neurological attack continue to affect American spies and diplomats. 

This incident in the Balkans - which hasn't been previously reported - happened within recent weeks and continues a troubling uptick in attacks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  

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Update #1: Havana Syndrome Attacks Widen With CIA Officer’s Evacuation From Serbia (WSJ)  Update #2: CIA officer evacuated from Serbia in possible 'Havana syndrome' case: report (The Hill) Update #3: Now Serbia: US Evacuates Intelligence Officer Affected by Havana Syndrome - Report (Sputnik)  

WNU Editor: These attacks are escalating .... CIA and State Department officials face increased Havana Syndrome attacks (FOX News). More here .... Mysterious Havana Syndrome Attacks Increasing in Last 3 Months (Newsmax).

CIA Removes It's Bureau Chief In Vienna After Criticism Of Her 'Havana Syndrome' Management

Vienna, where the United States has a large embassy and an intelligence gathering operation, is labelled as a 'hotbed' of Havana Syndrome-related incidents, with dozens of people reporting unexplained symptoms  

Daily Mail: CIA Vienna station chief OUSTED over her 'inadequate' response to Havana syndrome cases 

* The CIA removed it's bureau chief in Vienna after criticism of her management, such as her handling of Havana Syndrome reports at the U.S. embassy in Vienna 

* U.S. officials are sending a message that leaders must take Havana Syndrome seriously 

* The mysterious illness is a set of ailments including migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness 

* It was first reported by officials based in the U.S. embassy in Cuba in 2016 

* In May, officials said at least 130 cases across the government are were under investigation, up from several dozen last year 

* Vienna has for centuries been a center for espionage and diplomacy and was a hub for clandestine spy-versus-spy activity during the Cold War. 

* CIA Director said there is a strong possibility the syndrome is intentionally caused and that Russia could be responsible, although it does any involvement

The CIA has removed its Vienna station chief following criticism of her management, including what some considered an inadequate response to reports of Havana syndrome incidents at the U.S. embassy there. 

The Washington Post, which cited current and former U.S. officials, said the action would send a message that leaders must take seriously the Havana syndrome, a mysterious set of ailments that include migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness, first reported by officials based in the U.S. embassy in Cuba in 2016.  

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More News On The CIA Removing Its Vienna Bureau Chief 

CIA station chief in Vienna recalled amid criticism of management and handling of mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' cases -- Washington Post  

CIA recalls Vienna station chief over mismanagement of 'Havana Syndrome' cases -- FOX News  

CIA Recalls Vienna Station Chief In Move Related To Handling Of 'Havana Syndrome' -- NPR 

A CIA station chief was recalled after claims he wasn't taking victims of the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' seriously -- Business Insider 

Diplomat overseeing 'Havana Syndrome' response is out after 6 months -- NBC News 

U.S. diplomat overseeing "Havana Syndrome" response leaving after 6 months -- CBS

CIA Director's Team Member Suffers Havana Syndrome Symptoms During India Trip

 

CNN: Member of CIA chief's team reported Havana syndrome symptoms on recent trip to India 

Washington (CNN)When CIA Director Bill Burns traveled to India earlier this month a member of his team reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome and had to receive medical attention, according to three sources familiar with the matter. 

The incident set off alarm bells within the US government and left Burns "fuming" with anger, one source explained. Some officials at the CIA viewed the chilling episode as a direct message to Burns that no one is safe, including those working directly for the nation's top spy, two sources said. 

The event marks the second time in less than a month that reported cases of the mysterious illness have impacted the international travel of top Biden administration officials. Last month Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Vietnam was slightly delayed when multiple US personnel reported symptoms consistent with the syndrome just ahead of her visit, and at least two of them had to be medevaced.  

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WNU Editor: It looks like someone is sending a message. 

More News On A CIA Director Team Member Suffering Havana Syndrome Symptoms During India Trip 

U.S. intelligence officer traveling with CIA chief in India reported "Havana Syndrome" symptoms -- CBS 

CIA director's team member reported Havana Syndrome symptoms during India trip -- NBC  

CIA chief team member reported 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during trip to India: report -- The Hill  

CIA Chief Team Member Got 'Havana Syndrome' Symptoms in India: CNN -- Business Insider  

CIA official who traveled with director to India experienced Havana syndrome symptoms: Report -- Washington Examiner  

Reports: CIA director's team member reported Havana Syndrome symptoms -- Axios

CIA officer suffers 'Havana syndrome' symptoms on India trip – reports -- RT

At Least 200 Cases Of Havana Syndrome Have Been Reported By Americans Abroad

 

Daily Mail: At least 200 Americans including a baby - on every continent except Antarctica - have been affected by 'Havana Syndrome' 

* New reports brings the total number of Americans who have experienced the mysterious illness to 200 

* Among the most recent include reports that more than two dozen State Department personnel in Vienna had experienced symptoms 

* The symptoms include dizziness, headaches and loss of hearing, and may be the result of a directed energy attack 

* Investigators have been baffled by the illness since they first emerged among US embassy personnel in Havana, Cuba in 2016 

Some 200 Americans posted around the world, including a baby, have reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. 

The mysterious condition was first reported in the fall of 2016 when a staffer at the U.S. embassy in Cuba suffered headaches, hearing loss, memory issues and other symptoms. 

Since then a steady stream of Americans on every continent except Antarctica have suffered the same strange symptoms - the most recent being reported in Vienna. 

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WNU Editor: Vienna is the latest US diplomatic post to be targeted .... US investigates 'Havana Syndrome' among Vienna diplomats (DW). More here .... US diplomats in Vienna hit with mystery ‘Havana Syndrome’ brain illness leaving sufferers hearing ‘screeching’ noises (The SUN). 

More News On "Havana Syndrome"  

As many as 200 Americans have now reported possible symptoms of 'Havana Syndrome' -- NBC  

Up to 200 Americans reported possible 'Havana syndrome' symptoms: NBC News -- The Hill  

US intelligence community convenes new panel to probe 'Havana syndrome' causes amid new cases in Austria -- ABC News  

Intelligence agencies convene ‘Havana syndrome’ panel to look at cause of mystery illnesses -- Miami Herald