# Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court over Scottish woman’s death

https://mins.news/en/item/13813

- BBC News, 2026-08-05 07:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq56qejll6vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai has arrived at a court in Greece. The 26-year-old is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross, who was from Edinburgh. The appearance brings the case before the Greek court while Ahmadzai remains in custody over the alleged connection.

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