U.S. denies entry to Somali World Cup referee due to "security threat"
Summary
The United States refused entry to Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, citing concerns about security vetting. Omar Artan has since returned to Somalia.Key Facts
- Omar Artan is a Somali referee for the World Cup.
- The U.S. government denied him entry into the country.
- The reason given was concerns related to security vetting, which means checking background for safety reasons.
- Omar Artan returned to Somalia after being denied entry.
- CBS News reported this situation with input from their immigration correspondent.
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