A women’s group in Burma linked to the ruling junta has accused pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi of being a troublemaker and urged that she be deported to England, according to a report in a state-run newspaper.

WORLDWIDE celebrations to mark the 60th birthday of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi kicked off yesterday, with supporters releasing doves and holding a modest religious ceremony in the Burmese capital, Yangon.

BURMA’S military rulers yesterday said a constitutional convention, touted as a first step toward democracy, had a successful start despite an opposition boycott and massive international criticism.

BURMESE pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to be freed from house arrest soon.

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to be freed from house arrest soon, her party said today.

Burma’s military junta allowed the pro-democracy opposition’s top nine members to meet today at the home of Aung San Suu Kyi, where she is under house arrest.

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and three of her top supporters completed six months in detention today with no sign of when they might be freed, despite international calls for their release.

The Red Cross has been refused permission to see detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but is being allowed to visit others held in following political violence last month.

A Burmese army helicopter crashed today, killing a general in the ruling military junta and two cabinet ministers.