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Libya / Uprising / Allied Attacks #990522

CNN Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Breaking news on coalition air strikes against Libyan leader Muammar el-Kadhafi and some diplomatic news introduced; scenes shown of Kadhafi's attack on Benghazi, from inside Misrata and Benghazi, a crashed US F-15; details given about claims from both sides. [On ABC News, Secretary of State Hillary CLINTON - says sources are indicating Kadhafi is exploring options.] [Voice of KADHAFI - {thru translator} says we are leading the war against imperialism and "I am here."] [In earlier interview, voice of Libyan MAN - says we can hear explosions and snipers attacking civilians; describes conditions in the city, including the hospital.]

(Studio: Anderson Cooper; Tripoli: Nic Robertson) What Kadhafi is trying to do in Misrata before the coalition can defend the civilian population and the impact of the allied attacks on Kadhafi and his forces discussed.

(Studio: Anderson Cooper; Washington: Chris Lawrence) The situation in Misrata with Kadhafi attacking the people; the investigation of the F-15 plane crash with the pilot and officer landing in different places after bailing out discussed.

(Studio: Anderson Cooper; Benghazi: Arwa Damon) Kadhafi's intentions and how the opposition forces have driven Kadhafi's forces back due to the air strikes, but how they need weapons to defeat him on the ground discussed. [Opposition military leader Col. Abdel Hamid al-MESMARI†- recounts what he told the plane pilot.]

Reporter(s):
Cooper, Anderson;
Robertson, Nic;
Lawrence, Chris;
Damon, Arwa
Duration:
00:14:40

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