21.   Russia has signed the treaty but has not ratified it, citing the expense involved in destroying its stockpile.

22.   South Africa, Mozambique and other countries have already destroyed their stockpiles.

23.   Thailand has opened a center to clear landmines, destroy stockpiles and promote awareness about the deadly devices among the public, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

24.   The new law includes provisions on destroying stockpiles of mines, on barring their transport, and on their use and production.

25.   The pending legislation includes provisions on destroying stockpiles of mines, on barring their transport, and on their use and production.

26.   They were told to destroy their stockpile.