After receiving a hero's welcome at Mogadishu airport, Omar Artan said:
โ#Somalia belongs to all of us. Whether things are good or bad, I want to tell our youth not to lose hope in our country.โ
Omar Artan didnโt just make the #FIFAWorldCup, he made history as the first Somali referee to get there, and as #Africaโs best. That milestone stands no matter what. So sorry to see this, Omar. You reached the summit of your profession and inspired a generation back home just by getting there, and being kept off the pitch you earned doesnโt change that. This wonโt be the end of your story on the world stage. The world stands with you as one family, wishing you resilience now and many more major finals to come. Solidarity. #Somalia
Omar Artan's inability to work at the World Cup - and FIFA's refusal to stand up for him - is a disgrace
It is also a direct result of Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump, writes @felixkeith
https://t.co/SiePLWMgUY
๐ด Israel closed Gazaโs crossings after Iran and Israel traded fire yesterday, halting the departure of critically ill patients in need of treatment abroad.
According to doctors, around 4,000 cancer patients and 20,000 patients are unable to leave the territory for life-saving care.
20-year-old Malak Naim died after repeated delays prevented her from accessing treatment outside Gaza until it was too late, Gaza Notifications reports. Medical officials say the collapse of Gazaโs oncology system and restrictions on medical evacuations have turned many otherwise treatable cancers into death sentences, per Al Jazeera.
Thank you Thomas Massie for recognizing the heroic members of the USS Liberty, which was attacked by Israel, where 34 crew members were killed and 174 were wounded.
Why did our โgreatest allyโ attack us??
@JesseBWatters Trump administration is in damage control mode, Israel dragged them into this war and of course they are steering away to reach out an agreement. They can talk but damage is done and midterm elections is not on their side