US Official Claims Banned Somali Referee Had Links to ‘Terror Organisation’

Thisdaylive | 11-06-2026 02:48pm |

Omar Artan, a 34-year-old Somali referee recognized for his contributions to African football, was denied entry into the United States due to allegations regarding his associations with suspected members of terror organizations. A US official stated that these links were the basis for the decision to bar him from entering the country. The situation has drawn attention to the scrutiny faced by individuals with potential ties to groups deemed a threat to national security.

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