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
The Burmese authorities are keeping tight control on coverage of Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial, reports Nem Davies
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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
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to face trial on 18 May for breaching the conditions of her detention under house arrest. The charges come after American writer John Yettaw swam across Inya lake to her house uninvited and stayed there secretly for two days. Read more here