But Burma is criticized for "systematically" restricting human rights efforts by Buddhist monks, and concern is expressed about anti-Jewish incidents in Venezuela.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

"Buddhist priests and monks that raise human rights issues are targeted,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

In September 2007, it brutally quashed peaceful protest by Buddhist monks.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

He enrolled in a bread-making seminar in Paris, and spent a few days at an abbey in Normandy,France, where he taught the monks how to make the traditional abbey bread.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16