Lawyers 'optimistic' in Suu Kyi's conviction appeal

Lawyers for Burma’s detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said they have a solid legal argument for their appeal today against her conviction that extended her house arrest and drew global outrage.

Ms Suu Kyi and reporters were barred from attending the appeal at the Yangon Divisional Court, which was expected to last one day, with a verdict delivered at a later date.