Tunisia steps up security at Jewish pilgrimage
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TUNIS - Tunisia has heightened security for the Jewish pilgrimage to the age-old Ghriba synagogue after the Bardo museum attack in Tunis that left 22 people dead, mostly foreign tourists.
Tour operators estimate that around 500 foreign visitors, including people from France, Israel, Italy, Britain and the US, will participate in the pilgrimage to Africa's oldest synagogue on Djerba island Wednesday and Thursday.
Police and military presence has been increased and roadblocks have been installed at all entrances to the city and around hotels.
