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Libya / Uprising / Kimmitt Interview / A Discussion #990618

CNN Evening News for Thursday, Mar 24, 2011
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(Asdabiya, Libya: Arwa Damon) The situation near Asdabiya, Libya, shown.

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The fighting in Misrata between Libyan leader Muammar el-Kadhafi and the opposition noted. [Earlier, voice of opposition LEADER - describes what is happening here in Misrata.]

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live phone discussion held with retired Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt about military strategy in Libya. [KIMMITT - comments on the issue of unity of command and now there is a split mission: two different battles by two different generals in a limited mission, thus confusion.]

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Earlier discussion held with "The Company We Keep" author Bob Baer and retired Army Gen. James "Spider" Marks about the coalition strategy. [MARKS - says targets will have to be engaged in Libya; states we have become the close-air support for the opposition.] [BAER - says the rebels are disorganized, so we need to become more engaged against Kadhafi; comments on the role and problems of military-trained men who defected among the rag-tag rebels.] [MARKS, BAER - comment on what we will see in the coming weeks in Libya with some kind of peacekeeping force because you cannot do it all by air alone.]

Reporter(s):
Damon, Arwa;
Cooper, Anderson
Duration:
00:12:00

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