Coverage dated January 12, 2022

'Havana syndrome' suspected in attacks on US diplomats in Switzerland, France: report

Headline from The Hill

U.S. diplomats in Switzerland and France reported experiencing symptoms of the mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment, an unknown phenomenon that has now been detected on every continent except Antartica.

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Reports & sources

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  1. FOX Business

    US diplomats in Paris and Geneva suspected to have Havana Syndrome (opens FOX Business)

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    Officials serving at U.S. diplomatic missions in Geneva and Paris are suspected to have been afflicted with the mysterious neurological ailment known as Havana Syndrome and at least one was evacuated back to the U.S. for treatment, people familiar with the incidents said.

  2. Insider

    4 US diplomats were hit by 'Havana Syndrome' symptoms in Geneva and Paris last summer, report says (opens Insider)

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    At least 200 US overseas diplomats, officials, and other personnel have reported symptoms of the mysterious illness since 2016.

  3. The Hill

    'Havana syndrome' suspected in attacks on US diplomats in Switzerland, France: report (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    U.S. diplomats in Switzerland and France reported experiencing symptoms of the mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment, an unknown phenomenon that has now been detected on every continent except Antartica.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    US seeks 'Havana syndrome' answers after cases in Geneva, Paris | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US government is still working to determine the cause of "Havana syndrome." US diplomats have reportedly been afflicted by it in Geneva and Paris.

  5. The Guardian

    Blinken says US stumped over Havana syndrome as more diplomats fall ill (opens The Guardian)

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    Secretary of state says officials do not know what illness is or who is responsible, with more sickness reported in Paris and Geneva

  6. Al Jazeera

    Blinken: US still unsure who is behind Havana Syndrome cases (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Blinken’s remarks come as report says cases of perplexing illness affect diplomats in Paris and Geneva.

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