Asean calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release

"The Government of the Union of Myanmar (Burma) is reminded that the Asean Leaders had called for the immediate release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the regional grouping said in its statement issued late Monday.

Burma's opposition leader Suu Kyi together with two maids and an American John Yettaw who swam across the Inya Lake to her resident are being trail in a special court held in notorious Insein prison for the second day.

If the court convicted, they would face five years imprisonment, an automatic extension of her current term of detention she obtained since 2003.

International community expressed their concern over the case. The US has renewed its sanction against the junta.

Senior officials of the Asean meet Tuesday in Phuket to seek common stance and solution.

Thailand, as the Asean Chair, expresses grave concern about recent developments relating to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, given her fragile health, the Asean statement said.

Furthermore, Burma, as a responsible member of Aseab, has the responsibility to protect and promote human rights, it said.