Ethiopian gov’t expresses condolences over death of German tourist

The government of Ethiopia has expressed condolences over the death of a German tourist and injury of an Ethiopian due to an attack in the Afar regional state.

 The German tourist has been shot dead and a guide injured during a visit to the Erta Ale volcano in north-eastern Ethiopia.

 The Government Communication Affairs Office told ENA that the attack was carried out by anti-peace forces.

 The Office said the government has launched an investigation and it will disclose details after the investigation.