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CIA Whistleblower Alleges Cover-Up of Havana Syndrome Attacks by Russian GRU Using Energy Weapons

Dec 30, 2024, 06:26 PM

A former CIA officer, using the pseudonym 'Alice,' has come forward alleging that the CIA has been covering up the true nature of 'Havana Syndrome,' a condition causing symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and memory loss among U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers. Alice claims she was attacked by a foreign-directed energy weapon while serving in Africa, resulting in career-ending injuries including vertigo, cognitive difficulties, and a traumatic brain injury. She accuses the CIA of gaslighting victims by denying the involvement of foreign adversaries, despite a leaked Defense Department letter acknowledging the reality of these injuries. Alice, who now relies on a service dog and faces $100K in medical debt, believes multiple weapons, possibly small enough to fit in backpacks, were used in these attacks. She specifically blames the Russian GRU for her incident. A House Intelligence Committee interim report suggests a foreign adversary is likely responsible for some incidents, contradicting a National Intelligence Council report that deemed foreign involvement 'very unlikely.' CIA Director Burns has reportedly said privately that he believes Russia is behind some of the attacks. Alice also faces significant challenges in accessing treatment, highlighting the broader issues faced by those affected by Havana Syndrome.