
Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons
The IndependentThe 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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The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”
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Pentagon reveals US defense official suffered from mystery ‘Havana syndrome’ during NATO summit
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US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
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Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
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New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients
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Explained: The truth behind mysterious ailment Havana Syndrome afflicting US officials and spies since 2016
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No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome': US intelligence agencies
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US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'
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Intel Agencies: No Sign Adversaries Behind 'Havana Syndrome'
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Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
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Report finds no evidence foreign powers behind ‘Havana Syndrome’
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Intelligence agencies say there’s no sign U.S. adversaries were behind ‘Havana syndrome’
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Havana Syndrome: Former US official shares recording of sound behind unexplained illness on 60 Minutes
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Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?
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Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness
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U.S. intelligence finds likely source of Havana Syndrome
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US Intelligence Says 'Intense Directed Energy' Could Explain Havana Syndrome
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Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
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Directed energy may cause mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’: US panel
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Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some ‘Havana’ cases
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'Havana syndrome' unlikely to be caused by Russian attacks, CIA finds
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CIA: Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to US adversary
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CIA Says Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Likely Not Caused By Foreign Powers
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‘Havana Syndrome’ not a foreign campaign: report
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'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA
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CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
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Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to U.S. adversary, CIA says
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Havana Syndrome: New Cases Reported In Europe, US Yet To Find Answers
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State Department staffer with Havana syndrome sues US government
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Havana Syndrome: an act of war or just an act?
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken orders probe into 'Havana Syndrome'
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State Dept. names new coordinator on ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases
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State Dept. names new coordinator on 'Havana Syndrome' cases
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Tackling ‘Havana Syndrome’ is ‘urgent priority’ for US: Blinken
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Long before Havana Syndrome, the U.S. reported microwaves beamed at an embassy
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Colombia to Leave 'Havana Syndrome' Embassy Probe to US After 5 Families Show Symptoms
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Havana syndrome reported among US embassy staff in Colombia
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What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister
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‘Havana Syndrome’ victims tore into secretary of state, report says
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EXPLAINED: 'Like The Hunt For Bin Laden'. Why Havana Syndrome Is Such A Big Headache For US Spooks
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Officer accompanying CIA chief develops ‘Havana’ symptoms
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