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REPORTED INJURIES TO U.S. PERSONNEL IN CUBA: Preliminary Observations on State's Response and Management Challenges

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Sept. 6, 2018
Release Date Sept. 6, 2018
Report No. GAO-18-695T
Summary:

Over 20 U.S. diplomats and family members in Cuba have suffered injuries—such as brain damage—believed to be connected to unexplained incidents.

After incidents involving serious injury, the State Department is generally required to assess State's response and improve security.

However, State’s office responsible for convening that review learned of the incidents in Cuba from media reports, months later. This testimony is based on a report that recommended improving internal communication about such incidents.

This testimony also outlines challenges we identified related to responding to these incidents.

State’s Office Responsible for the Accountability Review Board Process Became Aware of Incidents in Cuba after Media Reports in August 2017

Timeline leading to State Department's responsible office becoming aware of the incidents in Cuba.

Timeline leading to State Department's responsible office becoming aware of the incidents in Cuba.

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