Burma considers pro-democracy leader release

Naypyidaw, 25 Jan-(ANA)-Burma's military government may be planning to release pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi later this year, say reports from the country.

Burma's home minister reportedly said Ms Suu Kyi would be freed when her current period of house arrest expires, which is scheduled for November.

Ms Suu Kyi's detention was extended last year, after a US man visited her house uninvited.

Critics say the junta intends to detain her until after elections this year.

Home Minister Maung Oo is reported to have made the comments about Ms Suu Kyi at a provincial town meeting four days ago. (ANA)

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