Event Brief
US denies entry to Somali referee for vetting concerns
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The US determined Somali referee Omar Artan was inadmissible after he arrived in Miami.
WHO: US authorities
WHAT: Denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, determining him inadmissible due to vetting concerns
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
WHERE: Miami, USA
WHY: He was determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns after arriving in Miami.
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