E/CN.4/1990/46 page 49 On the other hand, in order to prevent publication of materials slandering one religion by another, or one religious sect by another, publishers are required to submit religious manuscripts to the Press Scrutiny and Registration Division of the Home and Religious Affairs Ministry. "Also, in order to safeguard national unity, to achieve peace and tranquillity, and to prevent attempts to instigate, incite, abet or commit acts that might in any way disrupt law and order, and affect or disrupt the regularity of State machinery, a law relating to the forming of organizations was promulgated in 1964. "On 30 September 1988, the State Law and Order Restoration Council enacted the Law Relating to Forming of Organizations by its Law No. 6/88. By that law, all organizations, viz, associations, societies, unions, parties clubs and similar organizations, etc., that are formed with a group of people for an objective or a programme either with or without a particular name, are required to register with the Ministry of Home and Religious Affairs. There are a few exceptional types of organizations which do not require to apply for registration. The organizations that pursue religious activities are also exempted from registration. "Regarding the allegation that the security services monitor the activities of some religious communities, the Government of the Union of Myanmar categorically rejects it as false and totally unfounded. "It is believed that the foregoing information and comments given by the competent authorities of the Government of the Union of Myanmar will be able to dispel any doubt that may have been entertained on the basis of the unfounded allegations. "The Union of Myanmar is proud of having thousands of years of history free from conflicts on the basis of religion despite the fact that many other religions and faiths have been existing side by side with the Buddhism professed by the overwhelming majority of the people." Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 86. In a communication of 8 November 1989 addressed to the Government, the following information was transmitted by the Special Rapporteur: "It has been alleged that Muslims in Sukhumi, on the Black Sea, are denied the right to practise their religion and that their mosques have been turned into casinos, bars and car parks. "Violent clashes between Christian Georgians and members of the Muslim community of Sukhumi allegedly took place on 12 and 13 July 1989 during the ceremonies marking the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. At least 20 persons were reportedly killed. "According to other reports received, in April 1989 the customs authorities refused to authorize entry of a printing machine sent as a present to Alexander Ogorodnikov, editor of a 'Bulletin of the Christian Community', an economics magazine published every six weeks."