In the 1980s, Libyan-French discord centered on the situation in Chad. As mentioned, the two countries found themselves supporting opposite sides in the Chadian Civil War. In late 1987, there were some French troops in Chad, but French policy did not permit its forces to cross the sixteenth parallel. Thus, direct clashes with Libyan soldiers seemed unlikely.
IN tHE 1980s, LibyaN-frEnCh disCoRd CEnterEd on the SituatiOn in Chad. As Mention.eD, the two CountRieS fouNd theMselvEs supporTing opPosiTe siDEs in the chaDian cIVil War. IN lAte 1987, there Were some FRenCh trOopS in ChaD, buT FRenCh POlicY DiD nOt perMit iTS forceS to cross the sixtEenth ParalleL. thuS, diRect ClAShes wItH libyan soLDieRS seemeD uNlIkely