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Warkasta is tracking entry across 8 reports from 3 sources. Recent coverage touches humanitarian, politics, and referee, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.
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Libya’s eastern government bans entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia
CAIRO (AP) — Authorities based in the eastern part of divided Libya have banned entry for people from four nearby African countries, a move likely meant to stem the influx of migrants seeking to set off for Europe from the country’s northern coast. Libya’s coast is a key departure points for migrants from North Africa trying to reach European shores for... The post Li
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
FIFA to pay Somali referee after US entry bar disrupted World Cup role
World football governing body FIFA has taken an exceptional decision regarding the compensation of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after his World Cup participation was disrupted by his denial of entry into the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. The 34-year-old was deported after an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials in Miami, preventing him […] The post FIFA to
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan1 min read
Video: Canadian leaders speak out for FIFA World Cup Somali referee denied entry to U.S.
Omar Artan, a FIFA World Cup referee denied entry to the U.S., received a hero's welcome after returning to his home country of Somalia. B.C. Premier David Eby and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow both said they'd like to see Artan referee games in Canada.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia Gives Referee Omar Artan a Hero’s Welcome After U.S. Entry Denial
“What happened will not disappoint me, and I promise you that I will participate in the 2030 World Cup,” he said. He also urged Somali youth not to lose faith in their country or their passport. The post Somalia Gives Referee Omar Artan a Hero’s Welcome After U.S. Entry Denial first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan3 min read
WHO chief expresses solidarity with Somali referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday expressed support for Somali referee Omar Artan, after reports that he was denied entry to the US ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee and is considered a hero to many in his country.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
'Chill, relax,' FIFA president says about Somalia referee's US entry denial
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged critics to "chill, relax" over travel and visa controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, defending FIFA's handling of the issues after being pressed about the denial of entry to a Somali referee by the US and restrictions affecting some teams, journalists, and fans.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome
A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials Wednesday as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, where he said he plans to be at the next World Cup and urged Somali youths to be proud of their country.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read