US National Security Council Investigates Mysterious “Havana Syndrome” Amid Rise of Cases

Administration of Joe Biden is under pressure to solve a mystery that haunted his predecessors: Does an opponent use a microwave or radio wave weapon attack the brain of diplomats, spies Yes military personnel the United States?

The number of reported cases of possible attacks increases dramatically and lawmakers on both sides, as well as those affected, are demanding answers. But the Scientists and officials still don’t know who could be behind the attacks, whether the symptoms were inadvertently caused by monitoring equipment or whether the incidents were in fact attacks.

The conclusion of the official investigations could have enormous consequences and even trigger calls for a vigorous response from the United States.

For the moment, the government is careful to take the issue seriously, which conducts a thorough investigation and will ensure that those affected receive good medical care.

The problem is known as “Havana Syndrome”, because the first cases affected the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba in 2016.

At least 130 government-wide cases are currently under investigation, against several dozen last year, according to a Pentagon that he is not allowed to speak publicly about the matter. the The National Security Council is investigating.

Those affected have reported headache, dizziness and symptoms compatible with concussions, some of which require months of medical treatment. Some say they heard a loud noise before symptoms suddenly appeared.

The revelations of at least two possible incidents in the Washington area, including a case near the White House in November where an official said he felt dizzy.

the New York Times was the first to report on the increase in cases. CNN He first reported the incident near the White House and another in November.

Chris Miller, The Acting Secretary of Defense in the last few months of the Donald Trump administration has created a team to investigating the phenomenon after meeting a soldier late last year who said he heard a “shrill cry” and a nagging headache, in an unidentified country.

“He was extremely well trained and was in combat before”, Miller told The Associated Press. “He’s an American, a member of the Department of Defense. At that time, you cannot ignore it. “

Defense and intelligence officials publicly committed to seeking answers and better care for people with symptoms.

Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell, spokesperson for the Department of Defense, said the causes of any incidents “These are areas of active research.” Authorities have not named a suspicious country, although some affected suspect that Russia is involved.

(With AP information)

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