Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US and will miss the World Cup, despite having valid documents and a diplomatic passport. The US immigration authorities did not provide a reason, but Somalia is on a travel ban list from Trump's administration.

• Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport.
• Artan was set to be the first Somali referee at the World Cup but is now in Turkey.
• Somalia is on a travel ban list from Trump's administration, though no reason was given for Artan's repatriation.
• Artan has a valid diplomatic passport and was confirmed to have proper documents by Somali officials.