Who was Faten Ben Omar El Azizi?

He was a Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta.

Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the north coast of Africa.

How did people respond to his death?

Hundreds attended his funeral to mourn him.

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Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta

First publishedAug 2, 13:46 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 15:12 UTC · 14m ago

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Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.

Reported by 1 outlet — Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi tried to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. He died during the attempt. Hundreds of people attended his funeral to mourn him.

Why it matters

His death shows the risks many migrants take when trying to reach Europe. It also highlights the loss felt by his community and fans.

In brief

Who was Faten Ben Omar El Azizi?: He was a Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta.
Where is Ceuta?: Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the north coast of Africa.
How did people respond to his death?: Hundreds attended his funeral to mourn him.

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All outlets (only Al Jazeera) present the story in the same straightforward way, focusing on the facts of his death and the mourning.

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Al JazeeraAug 2, 13:46