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Somaliland Shuts Down Egyptian Cultural Library in Hargeisa Amid Regional Tensions The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has announced the permanent closure of the Egyptian Cultural Library in its capital, Hargeisa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland made the announcement via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the decision to close the library was made due to security concerns. Furthermore, the ministry ordered the library’s staff to leave Hargeisa within 72 hours. According to the ministry's statement, the closure is linked to broader geopolitical issues in the region. Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Essa Kayd Mohamud, reportedly briefed diplomats from…