Burma chief's elections vow

BURMA'S ruling junta chief, Senior General Than Shwe, today said general elections would be held this year, but gave no date.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jan 2010, 08:34 BST

Updated 4th Jan 2010, 10:46 BST

Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, now under house arrest, will not be able to take part in voting.