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Ibrahim has been part of Somalia’s armed forces for roughly 18 years, beginning his service in 2009. Over the years, he has held key command and planning positions while also taking on administrative responsibilities within the Somali military and regional security institutions.
According to probation reports presented in court, the boys were found with falsified papers and admitted they were in the country without proper documentation. They told the court they were in the process of regularising their stay in Kenya when the flag incident occurred.
Omar Abdulkadir Artan is part of an exclusive team of referees selected for the global competition, representing Africa as the only official from Sub-Saharan Africa. His appointment marks a major milestone for Somali football and for African match officials at the international level.
The Defence Ministry confirmed that four Somali soldiers died during the attack, and seven others suffered minor injuries. Medical teams provided immediate attention to the wounded.