"...despite provisions of the Constitution indicating otherwise, in reality, there is no guarantee of religious freedom for minority religions in Burma, other than Theravada Buddhism, the majority religion... As the 2010 parliamentary election ... in Burma approaches, it is reported that the junta?s attacks and restrictions will be intensified and strengthened, especially in the Karen state and Chin state, where the majority of citizens are Christians. Many Karen and Chin Christians belong to the Karen National Union and the Chin National Front, armed resistance groups that demand freedom and autonomy for their states. Because these Christian minority groups raise their voices for freedom and demand a fair and free election, the junta sees them as a threat to the existence of its regime and consequently is using more excessive force to suppress them... The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom notes that the regime ?has one of the world?s worst human rights records.?Burmese government authorities destroy Christian churches and attack pastors and church-members without legitimate reasons. For example, in January 2009, churches in the Rangoon area were ordered to stop holding services and pastors were forced to sign documents promising to cease worship services. Furthermore, the regime restricts proselytizing, evangelizing, and importing or printing religious literature including the Bible and the Qur?an. Many religious materials are under censorship. The government also requires Christians and Muslims to request permission for and report religious gatherings or worship services two to three months in advance so they can be monitored by the government... Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State are not eligible for government-issued National Registration Cards (NRCs), which denies them access to education in state-run schools. As an effort to promote freedom through citizenship, UNHCR is working with the local authorities on the issuance of Temporary Registration Cards (TRCs) to Muslim residents of Rakhine State..."