is thus threatening peace and security in the region. D. BREAKDOWN OF THE NEGOTIATIONS AND COMPLAINT OF CHAD AGAINST LIBYA As shown above, the Libyan delegation has consis­ tently refused to discuss frankly the substance of the problem, namely, the occupation ofTibesti. At various meetings, it has sought to minimize the frontier prop­ lem and has always confined itself to the idea of "co­ operation .. with Chad. The positions of the two parties have always, therefore, been irreconcilable. Chad decided to place the question before the four­ teenth Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, held at Libreville from 23 June to 3 July 1977. On the initiative of EI-Hadj Oumar Bongo, President of the Gabonese Republic, the current acting President of OA U, an ad hoe committee of six members, namely, Algeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sene­ gal and the United Republic of Cameroon, was established to seek ways and means of solving this problem. The Ad Hoe Committee, meeting at Libreville from JO to 12 August I 977, finally decided to adopt a resolu­ tion, the gist of which is as follows. The resolution recalls, in its preamble, the relevant resolutions adopted by OA U to facilitate the peaceful settlement of disputes between member States, in par­ ticular resolution AHG/Res.160), which solemnly de­ clares, inter alia, that "all member States pledge them­ selves to respect the borders existing on their achievement of national independence··, and resolu­ tion AHG/Res.27(11), whereby th'! member States of OAU solemnly undertake to act in conformity with article III of the Charter. Article Ill of the Charter provides, inter alia, for: "I. The sovereign equality of all member States; "2. Non-interference in the internal affairs of States; "3. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between two African countries, Chad and Libya, regarding a territorial dispute. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and politics. The mention of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its resolutions also points towards an international organization and its role in resolving conflicts between member states.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief