Burma generals 'sign Aung San Suu Kyi release order'

Reports from Burma say documents authorising the release of the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, have been signed.

There has been no official statement, but increased police activity has been seen near where she lives.

Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest expires on Saturday but it is not clear whether new conditions will be imposed.

As international journalists are barred from entering Burma, our reporter cannot be named for security reasons.