New Details Emerge on Why Somali Referee Was Denied Entry Into the U.S.

Omar Artan’s historic appointment as the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals was cut short after being denied entry...

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The U.S. administration has explained the denial of entry for Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, stating he was deemed inadmissible due to alleged associations with suspected terrorist organizations.

Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid multiple-entry visa.
The decision was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after discovering "derogatory information."
Artan, who was named Africa’s Referee of the Year, was questioned for 11 hours regarding potential ties to groups like Al Shabab.

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