Burma leader's India visit draws rights criticism

Burma and India have enjoyed warm relations over the last 10 years

Burmese military ruler General Than Shwe has arrived in India for a controversial five-day visit, which has been condemned by rights groups.

The junta leader is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a trip that marks India's desire to strengthen trade links with its neighbour.
Rights groups have written to Mr Singh saying it was "unbecoming" of a democracy to welcome

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