The mysterious “Havana syndrome” that has afflicted diplomats and government personnel abroad has been linked to an unknown device or weapon using “pulsed electromagnetic energy,” according to a newly obtained declassified report. The report was prepared for the director of national intelligence by a panel of experts and contradicts official claims that the strange cluster of ailments was not caused by an attack. Although the report does not reach any conclusions about who or what may be responsible, it suggests that the use of an energy weapon remains a plausible explanation.
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The declassified report, officially titled “Anomalous Health Incidents: Analysis of Potential Causal Mechanisms,” outlines that the “signs and symptoms” of Havana syndrome are “genuine and compelling,” and finds that some of the cases “cannot be easily explained by known environmental or medical conditions and could be due to external stimuli.” The report also says that “pulsed electromagnetic energy, particularly in the radio frequency range, plausibly explains the core characteristics” of at least some reported medical conditions, and finds that “sources exist that could generate the required stimulus, are concealable, and have moderate power requirements.”
The issue first came to light in 2016 after diplomats from Canada and the U.S. stationed in Cuba reported a variety of symptoms, ranging in severity from and pain and ringing in the ears to cognitive dysfunction. Although the federal government has strongly implied that there was no reason to believe AHIs were caused by human activity, the report suggests otherwise. The declassified document appears to contradict an interim intelligence report released earlier this year that found “no evidence of a comprehensive, global campaign targeting U.S. personnel.”
The report even outlines a possible method of causing Havana syndrome ailments, using small, portable battery-powered devices that employ “commercial off-the-shelf technology.” The declassified report urges further sustained efforts to find the root cause of Havana syndrome, more and better collaboration among intelligence agencies and greater respect for those who have suffered from related disorders.
The report also finds that electromagnetic signals “could be propagated with low loss through air for tens to hundreds of meters, and with some loss, through most building materials.” This suggests that the weapon could be used remotely and from a distance. The report even outlines one possible method of causing AHIs, using small devices that consist of “commercial off-the-shelf technology, use mature technology, are easily portable and concealable, and can be powered by standard electricity or batteries. Parametric acoustic arrays — also referred to as directional loudspeakers or acoustic lasers — are the most plausible technology, although other ultrasound technology may be at play.”
The declassified report suggests that there may have been a coverup by the U.S. government regarding the cause of Havana syndrome. According to attorney Mark Zaid, who represents a number of Havana syndrome patients, “The U.S. government is covering up evidence as to what AHIs are.” Zaid suggests that the CIA needs to explain “why and how this happened” and whether it was “inadvertently done” or “done on purpose.” Zaid’s comments suggest that there may be information that the U.S. government has not made public about the cause of Havana syndrome.
The report’s findings contradict the official stance that Havana syndrome was not caused by an attack, and suggest that there may be a more nefarious explanation for the syndrome. The report’s authors suggest that an unknown device or weapon using “pulsed electromagnetic energy” remains a plausible explanation for the syndrome, and that there are “sources [of energy] that could generate the required stimulus, are concealable, and have moderate power requirements.”
The report’s findings, along with Zaid’s comments, suggest that there may have been a deliberate attempt by the U.S. government to downplay the severity of Havana syndrome and to avoid acknowledging that it may have been caused by an attack. This would be consistent with previous reports that suggested that the U.S. government was reluctant to acknowledge that Havana syndrome was a deliberate attack, possibly out of concerns about escalation or retaliation. However, without further evidence, it is difficult to say definitively whether there has been a coverup, and if so, to what extent.
The report has significant implications for the U.S. government’s handling of the issue, as it suggests that the symptoms were not the result of mass psychogenic illness or some other natural cause, but rather the result of an external stimulus. Furthermore, the report suggests that the U.S. government has not been forthright in its handling of the issue, with attorney Mark Zaid, who represents a number of Havana syndrome patients, saying that “the U.S. government is covering up evidence as to what AHIs are.”
Zaid also said that the CIA needs to explain “why and how this happened. Was it inadvertently done, as some in the government are now trying to sell us, or was it done on purpose? How was it done and how are we responding to the threat?” If the weapon is found to have been used intentionally by a foreign adversary, it would be considered an act of war.
The report urges further collaboration among intelligence agencies to identify the root cause of Havana syndrome and provide better care for those who have suffered from related disorders. The expert panel “was moved by the experiences of individuals affected by AHIs,” the report concluded. “They deserve the best possible care, as well as appreciation for their sacrifices.” The report also calls for greater transparency and accountability from the U.S. government in its handling of the issue.
The declassified report is likely to have significant implications for the U.S. government’s handling of the issue, as it contradicts the official stance that Havana syndrome was not caused by an attack. The report suggests that the U.S. government needs to be more forthright in its handling of the issue and needs to work collaboratively with intelligence agencies to identify the root cause of Havana syndrome and provide better care for those affected by it.
The report also highlights the potential dangers of energy weapons and the need for greater regulation and control of their use. As the technology behind these weapons becomes more advanced and accessible, it is important that governments take steps to ensure that they are not used maliciously or inadvertently, and that the public is made aware of the potential risks associated with them.
Overall, the declassified report is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Havana syndrome and raises important questions about the U.S. government’s handling of the issue. It is important that the government takes the findings of the report seriously and works collaboratively to identify the root cause of the syndrome and provide better care for those affected by it.
The latest investigation by Salon columnist Brian Karem made this article possible by revealing an exclusive declassified report suggesting that the “Havana syndrome” experienced by diplomats and government personnel abroad could be the result of an energy weapon. The report contradicts official claims that the syndrome was not caused by an attack and raises concerns about a possible cover-up.
