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Al Jazeera
2026-06-08
US Denies Entry to Somali Referee Bound for World Cup
An award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry into the United States upon arrival in Miami. The reason cited was 'vetting concerns,' deeming him inadmissible.
Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami.