Burma's Muslims seek rights, security in upcoming polls

Muslim candidates have been disproportionately disqualified from running in the 8 November election in a selection process that "lacked credibility", according to the Carter Center which has been monitoring the run-up to the polls touted to be the country's first free and fair democratic election.

Under pressure from Buddhist monks, the two main parties have not fielded any Muslim candidates. Even Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy has declined, citing "political reasons".