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Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

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According to BBC News’s source item, Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA, Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

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