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Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official say...

Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official say...

Summary

Omar Artan, a referee from Somalia, was denied entry to the United States before the World Cup. A U.S. official said this was because he was linked to people suspected of being in terrorist groups.

Key Facts

  • Omar Artan is a Somali referee.
  • He was denied entry into the U.S. before the World Cup event.
  • U.S. officials said the refusal was due to his connections with suspected terrorists.
  • The decision was made to protect security ahead of the World Cup.
  • No further details about the suspected ties were given.
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