In 2016 US diplomats in Cuba’s capital reported a range of mysterious symptoms that were soon experienced by colleagues in other parts of the world.
Staff reported bloody noses, headaches, stomach issues, vision problems and hearing strange sounds. The phenomenon was quickly dubbed the Havana Syndrome and investigations began to try to ascertain its origin – or if it was a real illness at all.
Now, a new report led by US investigative TV show 60 Minutes has said Russian intelligence is responsible, that it is a hybrid warfare tactic.
The finding contradicts a US government report last year which suggested that the “anomalous health incidents” were not caused by an energy weapon or foreign enemy.
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Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey.
