This constant delay may well be evidence of some internal dispute over what to do about Aung San Suu Kyi. There are some high profile reformers that remain in the regime, up to ministerial level I have been told, who would likely to pushing for her release.
My feeling is that a decision over her fate literally hangs in the balance at the moment.
By next Friday, we will effectively be entering the third month of the trial.
the other read on this is that the regime is solid and is simply pushing the trial out until after the elections next year. Its a more prosaic and depressing analysis, and, sadly, more likely.
From ABC Australia-
Suu Kyi trial delayed again
By South East Asia correspondent Karen Percy
The trial of Burma's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been delayed yet again.
The court reportedly sat for a brief time inside the infamous Insein prison, where Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained since she was charged two months ago.
But a much anticipated defence witness, Khin Moh Moh, was not able to give evidence.
He is only the second witness allowed to testify on Suu Kyi's behalf.
The prosecution was permitted 14 witnesses.
Suu Kyi has been charged with breaching the terms of her house detention, when American John Yettaw paid an unexpected visit to her home in early May.
The trial has been adjourned until next Friday.
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