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Sonic weapons: the science, history, and controversy behind sound-based warfare

Calls in Serbia for investigation into sonic device attack at peaceful rally

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Isabela Neves
28/04/2025 10:30 ‧ 2 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Sonic weapons use sound waves to incapacitate, disorient, or harm individuals by harnessing acoustic energy, causing both physical and psychological effects. Although typically marketed as non-lethal, their use in military, law enforcement, and covert operations has raised serious ethical concerns.

Recent incidents, such as the alleged attacks on US diplomats in Cuba and China, have drawn attention to their potential dangers. In Serbia, following reports of a sonic weapon being used at a peaceful anti-corruption rally, calls for an independent investigation have intensified, with rights groups and opposition officials pushing for legal action against those responsible.

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