bellicose attitude of Libya towards Chad, the Gov­ ernment of Chad has made direct and indirect contacts with the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for the primary pur­ pose of establishing detente between the two coun­ tries. In spite of this readiness of the Government of Chad for dialogue, there is no denying that the other side has maintained a total silence. Chad is now obliged to bring the matter once again before the Security Council because the aggression to which it is subjected by this occupation is becoming increasingly oppressive. Libya is reinforcing its mili­ tary presence both in the towns and villages of the occupied zone (Bardai, Zouar, Aouzou) and in the Libyan frontier towns nearest to this zone, such as Sebha and Koufra. In addition to the military reinforcement of Bardai, Aouzou and Zouar, to mention only these three, Lib­ yan fighter and reconnaissance aircraft are flying daily over the towns of Faya-Largeau, Ounianga­ Kebir and Fada in Borkou and Ennedi. The people of Chad is a peaceful people which asks for no more than to live in peace within its borders. for it knows better than anyone that security is the sine qua 11011 of its development. • That is why Chad, ll'hile it i.\" alll'ay.\· ll'illi11g to settle this prohlem hy pc'a('C:fitl 111em1s, i.\· 11011· appealing to the Sl'C'urity Council to help it to recm•er its territorial i11te1-:rity a11cl to lii'e in pc'a('C' ll'ithi11 the horclers ll'hich it inherited .fi·o111 the colonial ern. Consequently, Chad requests the Council to do ev­ erything possible to ensure that the territorial integrity of Chad, achieved at the time of its accession to inde­ pendence on 11 August 1960, is scrupulously respected by Libya. It calls upon the Government of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to bring to an end immediately and ·uncon­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document or a statement from the Government of Chad to the United Nations Security Council, addressing a territorial dispute with Libya. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the need for dialogue and respect for Chad's territorial integrity. The text does not mention economic or social issues, nor does it discuss specific projects or initiatives. The main concern is the military presence and aggression by Libya, which suggests that the category should be related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations