U.S. says two Cuban diplomats expelled after 'incidents' in Havana

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States in May expelled two Cuban diplomats based in Washington after unspecified "incidents" caused physical symptoms in Americans serving at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, the State Department spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

The exact nature of the incidents was unclear, but the Americans serving in Cuba returned to the United States "for medical reasons," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters.

The United States first learned of the incidents in late 2016, she said.

"We don't have any definitive answers about the source or the cause of what we consider to be incidents," Nauert said. "It's caused a variety of physical symptoms in these American citizens who work for the U.S. government. We take those incidents very seriously, and there is an investigation currently under way."

As a result, the United States on May 23 asked two Cuban officials in Washington to leave the country and they have done so, Nauert said.

The nature of the incidents was unclear, though Nauert said the Americans' ailments were not life-threatening.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cuba-diplomacy-idUSKBN1AP2JR

Some unconfirmed reports are indicating that sonic devices were placed in an attempt to deafen Americans serving at the Embassy. Will post when a more reliable source is available.

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States in May expelled two Cuban diplomats based in Washington after unspecified "incidents" caused physical symptoms in Americans serving at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, the State Department spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

The exact nature of the incidents was unclear, but the Americans serving in Cuba returned to the United States "for medical reasons," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters.

The United States first learned of the incidents in late 2016, she said.

"We don't have any definitive answers about the source or the cause of what we consider to be incidents," Nauert said. "It's caused a variety of physical symptoms in these American citizens who work for the U.S. government. We take those incidents very seriously, and there is an investigation currently under way."

As a result, the United States on May 23 asked two Cuban officials in Washington to leave the country and they have done so, Nauert said.

The nature of the incidents was unclear, though Nauert said the Americans' ailments were not life-threatening.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cuba-diplomacy-idUSKBN1AP2JR

Some unconfirmed reports are indicating that sonic devices were placed in an attempt to deafen Americans serving at the Embassy. Will post when a more reliable source is available.

Thank you for waiting to vet your sources. Saves for walking-back and its also to time consuming. :lol:

 

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More evidence appearing for the "sonic devices" however no official confirmation yet but a number of outlets are reporting U.S officials have spoken to them on conditions on anonymity. https://www.apnews.com/907949b8741a4561b1703492173db83a