Burma trial adjourned

THE trial of Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was adjourned for two weeks so that defence lawyers can call an additional witness to give evidence.

The district court in Rangoon trying Ms Suu Kyi, 63, informed lawyers of the postponement until June 26 during a brief hearing at Insein Prison, where the trial is taking place, said a government official. No new date was immediately set for closing arguments, which were originally set for June 1 and delayed repeatedly since then.