US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup
The United States has denied entry to a top Somali referee who was set to participate in the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about Washington’s travel restrictions and their impact on the tournament.
The United States denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.
What was announced
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Omar Artan was not allowed into the US after arriving in South Florida.
- Artan had a valid visa prior to travel, but Somalia is on President Trump's travel ban list.
- This incident raises concerns about US travel policies impacting the World Cup and foreign nationals.
Context
The denial of entry is part of ongoing concerns regarding US travel restrictions and their implications for international events.
“Soccer would not exist without immigrants.”
Why this matters: This event highlights the challenges faced by Somali nationals and the broader implications of US immigration policies on international sporting events.
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Referee Omar Artan signals a penalty during the CAF Champions League final in in Rabat, Morocco, on May 24 [Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo]
The United States has denied entry to a top Somali referee who was set to participate in the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about Washington’s travel restrictions and their impact on the tournament.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Al Jazeera on Monday that Omar Artan was not allowed into the country after arriving in South Florida on Saturday.
Artan’s arrival in the US, however, suggests that he had a valid visa prior to travel.
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