Somali Referee Abdulkadir Artan Denied Entry to US for World Cup Dream

Somali referee Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, was denied entry to the United States after an 11-hour immigration interview. Artan, who had all necessary paperwork including a valid visa, was detained and placed on a return flight to Istanbul without explanation. Border officials questioned him extensively about his reasons for visiting and politics in Somalia, including inquiries about the militant group Al Shabab. Artan expressed deep disappoint...