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Mystery Surrounds Havana Syndrome Afflicting CIA Officers
WHY IT MATTERS
The cause of Havana syndrome remains a mystery, raising concerns about the health and safety of CIA officers and potentially compromising national security.
What happened
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. The cause remains unknown, with some attributing it to 'mass hysteria' while others suspect attacks with an energy weapon.
A CIA officer in London experienced intense head pain, brain fog, loss of balance, and tinnitus after a mysterious incident in 2019. The officer initially thought it was food poisoning but symptoms persisted.
The incident has sparked questions about a potential cover-up.
PRIMARY SOURCES
‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
The Guardian · Shaun Walker · Discovery only; Guardian content licensing terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Oct 10, 2026, 11:15 AM