Myanmar approves ‘discriminatory’ marriage bill
President signs a law requiring Buddhist women to seek permission before marrying outside their faith.
Published On 20 Sep 2015
Myanmar’s president has signed a law requiring Buddhist women to seek permission before marrying outside their faith. Parliament passed the bill in July despite criticism that it discriminates against religious minorities and encourages anti-Muslim sentiment.
Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from Yangon, Myanmar.
Source: News Agencies