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 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. 11.

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.

The attacker’s motive was not known, but Swiss broadcaster said he had shouted ‘Allahu akbar’ and ‘Long live Palestine’ during the attack.