Myanmar Dissident’s Trial Resumes

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Source: New York Times

HONG KONG — The controversial trial of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi resumed Friday in Myanmar, but there was no indication when a verdict might come.

Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, 64, went on trial May 18, charged with violating the terms of her house arrest. She faces a prison term of up to five years. At the end of Friday’s session, the court set July 24 for final arguments but a verdict is not expected that day, The Associated Press reported.

The case has drawn international outrage, and many analysts believe the ruling military junta is intent on keeping Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s most prominent pro-democracy activist, under detention until after national elections scheduled for next year.

The trial was delayed last week during a visit to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, by the United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon. Mr. Ban met twice with Senior Gen. Than Shwe, the leader of the junta, but the general denied Mr. Ban’s requests to see her..



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