Myanmar 's government is considering a law banning interfaith marriage . Members of the women 's coalition that had campaigned against the bill had subsequently been threatened by unknown unidentified extremists . It is in response to a call from extremist Buddhists monks to `` protect race and religion '' Burma has been plagued by violence between Muslims and Buddhist in June 20 . Rights organizations fear such laws will create further divisions and prejudice .
Myanmar 's government is considering a law banning interfaith marriage . It is in response to a call from extremist Buddhists monks to `` protect race and religion '' Burma has been plagued by violence between Muslims and Buddhist in June 20 . Rights organizations fear such laws will create further divisions and prejudice .