News Summary

• The United States government has faced sharp criticism from immigration and human rights experts due to visa-related complications.
• The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the country this week.
• The incident rehashed the conversation on geopolitics and racism being cloaked by US visa denials ahead of the 48-nation, 39-day tournament starting on Thursday.
• Fans from several countries, including Morocco and Scotland, have also reported having their travel documents denied or revoked just days before they were due to travel.