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Canned fish made in Kaliningrad, which has caused mass poisonings of Azerbaijani soldiers, was eligible for usage

Politics Materials 28 May 2009 18:45 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan, Baku, May 28 / Trend , K.Zarbaliyeva / Canned fish, included in the diet of soldiers during the mass poisonings in Garaheybat Troop Training Center in Garadagh District of Baku, was eligible for usage

"Canned fish was produced in Kaliningrad. Date of use of canned fish "Mackerel" expires in February of next year", member of the Group for Public Control over Army and member of parliament Aydin Mirzazade told journalists on Thursday.

As many as 164 soldiers have been hospitalized with the Military Clinic Hospital for mass food poisoning in the Garaheybat Troop Training Center in Garadagh district of Baku.

A total of 158 soldiers returned to the service place after examination. Six of them are still undergoing treatment as extra diseases have been revealed in them. Their condition is satisfactory.

The Military Prosecutor Office has filed a suit over the case.

Training Center has operated since 2004. The staff of commanders of all types of troops is trained here. Trainings are held for 3 to 6 months. 

The military men said to journalists that they are satisfied with their condition and food.

The Group for Public Control over Army composed of representatives of the Defense Ministry, member of parliament and NGO representatives was launched after military hazing facts in the Azerbaijani army were investigated in October 2008.

According to deputy, they were familiarized with granary of Training Center. "Products are stored according to standards. After familiarization with the military accommodation and storage of products at the Troop Training Center was found that there was no need for concern", said Mirzazade.

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