Burma Sets Date for Parliamentary Elections

(14 Aug 10 - RV) Burma’s ruling military junta announced yesterday that the country's first elections in two decades will be held Nov. 7. Foreign governments have urged Burma to ensure the elections are open, fair and include the party of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The Human Rights organisation Christian Solidarity Worldwide says a free and fair election in the country will not be impossible. We spoke to CSW’s East Asia team leader Benedict Rogers, who also says many religious orders are being denied a vote...