Perhaps the U.S. President should also examine his own words. He has repeatedly insulted Somalis & tarnished an entire people. That rhetoric breeds resentment, particularly among young Somalis.
If Washington cares about this relationship, it should recognise that words from the White House carry consequences too.👇🏾
🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!
We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.
Donald Trump said Omar Artan had links to terrorists so the USA couldn't let him in.
UEFA has put him in charge of their biggest match.
Donald Trump is a racist liar.
If HSM believes the US treatment of Somalis & valid visa holders is unacceptable, continued accommodation projects weakness rather than reciprocity. Sovereign states defend the dignity of their citizens through proportionate response & diplomatic leverage.
Somalia should reconsider the privileges it extends & signal that access & respect move in both directions.
FIFA should feel embarrassed awarding the World Cup to a host (US) whose entry policies risk undermining the openness such a global event claims to represent.
🔴 Énorme DINGUERIE encore des États-Unis...
L'arbitre somalien Omar Artan 🇸🇴 s'est vu refuser son entrée aux États-Unis, alors qu'il est sensé officier pendant la Coupe du Monde ! 🙄
Malgré l'aide appuyée de l'ambassade somalienne de Nairobi, qui lui a fourni un PASSEPORT DIPLOMATIQUE, M. Artan a dû faire demi tour à son arrivée aux USA.
On parle d'une personne qui a été élue MEILLEUR ARBITRE AFRICAIN EN 2025 ! 🤦♂️
(@Romain_Molina)
if Africa best referee is not allowed to officiate in the so called world cup, then what is others African countries doing there, they should boycott the tournament already
this shows the level of hatred and disrespect toward African and its disgusting that @FIFAcom is not saying anything. silent means concent
the game will not be fair, it should be cancelled
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.
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@FaroleMax Your Excellency, huge dark clouds hang over Turkey’s relationship with our beloved country, especially since the MOU agreement to drill oil off our coast. They are now blatantly infringing on our political independence and national sovereignty.
The smear campaign orchestrated by @TheVillaSomalia and its minions against @AbdirizakAH will not succeed. Manufactured propaganda and political intimidation can’t erase his credibility or achievements. #Somalia