Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, is reported to have been denied entry to the United States during travel and then sent back to Somalia. The reports say his journey was arranged with support from the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. According to the embassy’s statement cited in coverage, the embassy had issued him a diplomatic passport intended to help resolve visa-related issues. The accounts also state that Artan held what was described as the correct visa for entry. Despite that, U.S. authorities did not allow him to proceed, and he was sent home. The coverage focuses on the discrepancy between the visa and documentation provided through the embassy and the outcome at the U.S. border. No additional details are provided in the provided excerpts about the specific reason for denial, the destination or purpose of the trip, or whether an appeal or further review is underway. The incident is presented as a case where diplomatic travel documents and visa status did not prevent denial of entry.