Asian leaders condemn Burma trial

19 May 09 | Index Index, minipost

A statement by Asean — a 10-nation grouping that includes Burma —  expressed “grave concern” over the trial of Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying that as a member Burma “has the responsibility to protect and promote human rights.” Read more here

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

18 May 09 | Index Index, minipost

Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has gone on trial at the notorious Insein prison in Rangoon following breaking the conditions of her nineteen year house arrest. Many observers see the charges as a pretext to ensure Ms Suu Kyi is in jail during next year’s elections. Read more here