Burma's democracy leader faces trial

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was charged today with violating terms of her house arrest and could face a prison term of up to five years.

Burma's democracy leader faces trial
Thu, 14 May, 2009 - 07:55

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was charged today with violating terms of her house arrest and could face a prison term of up to five years.

Lawyer Hla Myo Myint said her trial was due to start on Monday.

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