CIA Removes It's Bureau Chief In Vienna After Criticism Of Her 'Havana Syndrome' Management

Vienna, where the United States has a large embassy and an intelligence gathering operation, is labelled as a 'hotbed' of Havana Syndrome-related incidents, with dozens of people reporting unexplained symptoms  

Daily Mail: CIA Vienna station chief OUSTED over her 'inadequate' response to Havana syndrome cases 

* The CIA removed it's bureau chief in Vienna after criticism of her management, such as her handling of Havana Syndrome reports at the U.S. embassy in Vienna 

* U.S. officials are sending a message that leaders must take Havana Syndrome seriously 

* The mysterious illness is a set of ailments including migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness 

* It was first reported by officials based in the U.S. embassy in Cuba in 2016 

* In May, officials said at least 130 cases across the government are were under investigation, up from several dozen last year 

* Vienna has for centuries been a center for espionage and diplomacy and was a hub for clandestine spy-versus-spy activity during the Cold War. 

* CIA Director said there is a strong possibility the syndrome is intentionally caused and that Russia could be responsible, although it does any involvement

The CIA has removed its Vienna station chief following criticism of her management, including what some considered an inadequate response to reports of Havana syndrome incidents at the U.S. embassy there. 

The Washington Post, which cited current and former U.S. officials, said the action would send a message that leaders must take seriously the Havana syndrome, a mysterious set of ailments that include migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness, first reported by officials based in the U.S. embassy in Cuba in 2016.  

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More News On The CIA Removing Its Vienna Bureau Chief 

CIA station chief in Vienna recalled amid criticism of management and handling of mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' cases -- Washington Post  

CIA recalls Vienna station chief over mismanagement of 'Havana Syndrome' cases -- FOX News  

CIA Recalls Vienna Station Chief In Move Related To Handling Of 'Havana Syndrome' -- NPR 

A CIA station chief was recalled after claims he wasn't taking victims of the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' seriously -- Business Insider 

Diplomat overseeing 'Havana Syndrome' response is out after 6 months -- NBC News 

U.S. diplomat overseeing "Havana Syndrome" response leaving after 6 months -- CBS

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