US homeland security chief defends visa denial to Somali World Cup referee
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary has defended the decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, who was due to officiate at the World Cup. The U.S official rejected accusations of discrimination and added that U.S. authorities presented FIFA with the reasons behind every denial but declined to provide further details. Here's more. #worldcup2026 #mtjag Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://www.cgtnnow.com/featured/events/cgtn-live-now-1 Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: X: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
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