Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons
5 years, 4 months ago

Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In mid-2017, bizarre and disturbing reports of mysterious sonic “attacks” affecting US diplomats in Cuba made headlines around the world. The new research paper’s lead author, Dr Robert Bartholomew, writes that “Havana Syndrome” is more akin to shell shock, with the symptoms paralleling those associated with war trauma. Between late 2016 and 2017, staff in Havana were “living in a cauldron of stress and uncertainty, amid rumours of an enigmatic sonic weapon,” a press release for the research states. The evidence overwhelmingly points to the latter.” They added: “There have been four separate studies of ‘Havana Syndrome’ to date.

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US finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”
11 months ago
Pentagon reveals US defense official suffered from mystery ‘Havana syndrome’ during NATO summit
11 months, 3 weeks ago
US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
11 months, 3 weeks ago
New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients
1 year ago
No evidence of brain injury in people suffering ‘Havana Syndrome’: US study
1 year ago
Govt to investigate ‘Havana syndrome’ in India. Know all about the mystery illness
1 year, 7 months ago
Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?
1 year, 7 months ago
US government is trying to give ferrets Havana Syndrome to figure out what mystery illness is
2 years ago
Explained: The truth behind mysterious ailment Havana Syndrome afflicting US officials and spies since 2016
2 years ago
No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome': US intelligence agencies
2 years ago
US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'
2 years ago
Intel Agencies: No Sign Adversaries Behind 'Havana Syndrome'
2 years ago
Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
2 years ago
Report finds no evidence foreign powers behind ‘Havana Syndrome’
2 years ago
Intelligence agencies say there’s no sign U.S. adversaries were behind ‘Havana syndrome’
2 years ago
Havana Syndrome: Former US official shares recording of sound behind unexplained illness on 60 Minutes
3 years, 1 month ago
Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?
3 years, 1 month ago
Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness
3 years, 1 month ago
U.S. intelligence finds likely source of Havana Syndrome
3 years, 1 month ago
US Intelligence Says 'Intense Directed Energy' Could Explain Havana Syndrome
3 years, 1 month ago
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
3 years, 1 month ago
Directed energy may cause mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’: US panel
3 years, 1 month ago
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some ‘Havana’ cases
3 years, 1 month ago
'Havana syndrome' unlikely to be caused by Russian attacks, CIA finds
3 years, 2 months ago
CIA: Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to US adversary
3 years, 2 months ago
CIA Says Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Likely Not Caused By Foreign Powers
3 years, 2 months ago
‘Havana Syndrome’ not a foreign campaign: report
3 years, 2 months ago
'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA
3 years, 2 months ago
'Havana Syndrome' is Not Foreign Power Campaign, Says CIA But Not Everyone is Convinced
3 years, 2 months ago
CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
3 years, 2 months ago
Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to U.S. adversary, CIA says
3 years, 2 months ago
Havana Syndrome: New Cases Reported In Europe, US Yet To Find Answers
3 years, 2 months ago
State Department staffer with Havana syndrome sues US government
3 years, 3 months ago
Havana Syndrome: an act of war or just an act?
3 years, 4 months ago
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken orders probe into 'Havana Syndrome'
3 years, 4 months ago
State Dept. names new coordinator on ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases
3 years, 4 months ago
State Dept. names new coordinator on 'Havana Syndrome' cases
3 years, 4 months ago
Tackling ‘Havana Syndrome’ is ‘urgent priority’ for US: Blinken
3 years, 4 months ago
Long before Havana Syndrome, the U.S. reported microwaves beamed at an embassy
3 years, 5 months ago
Colombia to Leave 'Havana Syndrome' Embassy Probe to US After 5 Families Show Symptoms
3 years, 5 months ago
Havana syndrome reported among US embassy staff in Colombia
3 years, 5 months ago
Havana Syndrome: Berlin police probe new cases at US embassy in Germany Social: Berlin police probe new cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at US embassy in Germany
3 years, 5 months ago
What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister
3 years, 5 months ago
Mystery of 'Havana syndrome' fits the bill of mass psychogenic illness, but that doesn't mean symptoms aren't real
3 years, 5 months ago
‘Havana Syndrome’ victims tore into secretary of state, report says
3 years, 6 months ago
EXPLAINED: 'Like The Hunt For Bin Laden'. Why Havana Syndrome Is Such A Big Headache For US Spooks
3 years, 6 months ago
Officer accompanying CIA chief develops ‘Havana’ symptoms
3 years, 6 months ago
What is Havana syndrome?
3 years, 6 months ago

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