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 .
Myanmar 's government is considering a law banning interfaith marriage . It is in response to a call from extremist Buddhist monks to `` protect race and religion '' Myanmar has been plagued by violence between Buddhists and Muslims in recent years . Rights organizations fear such laws will create further divisions and prejudice .