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11:50, 03-Oct-2017
US reported to expel nearly two-thirds of Cuban embassy staff
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According to a congressional source, and a person familiar with the plan, the Trump administration will expel nearly two-thirds of Cuba's diplomatic personnel due to months of mysterious "attacks" which have harmed Havana's US embassy staff.
Sources said on Monday that the US State Department is expected to announce the expulsions as soon as Tuesday, and follows an announcement on Friday that the US was cutting its diplomatic presence in Cuba by more than half.
The statement also warned US citizens not to visit because of unexplained incidents that have caused hearing loss, dizziness and fatigue among US embassy personnel.
The latest plan was first reported by the Miami Herald, which cited a source as saying the expulsion of Cuban personnel was "reciprocity" for the US drawdown from Havana.
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Source(s): Reuters