A Swiss tourist was murdered earlier this month in Algeria, according to authorities in Bern. Switzerland's Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement to the Associated Press that it had been in contact with Algerian authorities about the "violent death" of an unnamed Swiss citizen on Oct.

A Swiss woman was killed earlier this month in Algeria, which has in recent years aimed to attract tourists and put a history of instability and terrorism in the Sahara in the past

A Swiss tourist was killed in Algeria, hindering the country's recent efforts to attract tourism and move past its history of instability. The incident occurred in October, involving a tour group. Algerian authorities have yet to comment on the case publicly.

A Swiss tourist was killed in Algeria while on a tour, raising concerns about safety in the region as authorities investigate the incident.