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US says it would welcome release of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi

The United States says it would welcome the release of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi but said her freedom must be "unconditional.

This came amid reports that the country's military government will soon end her 18 months of house arrest.

The US State Departemnt said Aung San Suu Kyi should be afforded full freedom of movement and association, if the Burmese regime is serious about political reform and national reconciliation.

Earlier, Burmese officials were quoted by the AFP news agency as saying preparations are underway for Aung San Suu Kyi to be released from house arrest and says it could occur "within a day or two."
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01/05/2002 07:26:02 | ABC Radio Australia News

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