A Somali World Cup referee was barred from entering the United States, with customs agents citing “vetting concerns.” Omar Artan, a referee for the FIFA World Cup, was turned back after landing at Miami from an Istanbul flight. U.S. Customs and Border Protection acknowledged his position in its statement. “During processing, the traveler underwent additional […]
US denies entry to World Cup referee from Somalia over ‘vetting concerns’
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