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US denies entry to World Cup referee from Somalia over 'vetting concerns'
A Somali World Cup referee was barred from entering the United States, with customs agents citing “vetting concerns.”
TL;DR
- Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection cited "vetting concerns" as the reason for inadmissibility.
- Artan was en route from Istanbul to Miami when he was turned back.
- FIFA confirmed Artan will miss the World Cup and stated they are not involved in host country immigration processes.