Family's tribute to 'kind and selfless' aid worker killed in Greece
The family of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross has paid tribute to her following her murder in Athens, Greece. A 26-year-old Afghan national has been arrested and charged with homicide and robbery in connection with her death.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risks faced by humanitarian aid workers and has drawn international attention due to the victim's background and the nature of the crime.
Image caption, Elisabeth Ross's family released a new photo of her as they paid tribute
The family of a Scottish aid worker found dead in a suitcase in Greece has said she was "kind, principled and selfless".
Elisabeth Ross, known as Lisa, was found in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of Athens on 18 July – several days after she was reported missing.
Ross's friends and her church in Edinburgh joined in tributes to the 38-year-old, who had been volunteering with a refugee support group in Greece.
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, a boxer from Afghanistan, has been accused of her murder as well as robbery and weapons offences.
In a statement, her family said: "Lisa will always be remembered by us as kind, principled and selfless.
"Her integrity was absolute, and she dedicated her life to helping others in need.
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