article_snippet: The ad posted on Facebook in December caused a stir of outrage in the former junta-ruled country, where surging Buddhist nationalism and religious violence has sparked international concern.
article_snippet: The case has been watched closely by international observers amid fears that the Buddhist-majority country, which has seen a surge in foreign investment since The case began emerging from the grip of the military in 2011, is seeing The case much-lauded reforms stalling.
article_snippet: Myanmar has been rocked by several deadly outbreaks of religious violence in recent years, mainly targeting the Muslim minority.
article_snippet: The bloodshed has coincided with the rising influence of hardline monks, who have advocated controversial new laws.
article_snippet: The arrests come during a surge of religious nationalism in Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist country .
highlights_snippet: Myanmar has been rocked by acts of religious violence in recent years .
  
highlights_snippet: The bloodshed has seen hardline monks advocate controversial new laws .