Syria's Islamist-led government has said women should wear burkinis or other swimwear that covers the body on public beaches, ...

The decree has sparked concern that Syria’s new government could be veering toward a more strict Islamist governance system.

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Syria implements new swimwear rules. Public beaches and pools now require women to wear burkinis or modest attire. Private ...

Women have been ordered to wear more conservative dress for the first time since the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Islamist coalition ...

The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.

In a significant move aimed at regulating beach attire, Syria’s Minister of Tourism, Mazen el-Salhani, announced a new set of ...

The new Syrian government, led by Islamists, released guidelines for women's swimwear on public beaches, promoting burkinis ...

Signs that Syria is taking a more Islamist direction raise warning signs for liberal and more secular Syrians and for Western ...

Syria’s government introduced a new public dress code requiring women to wear burkinis or full-body swimwear at public beaches and pools. The directive, issued by the Tourism Ministry, cites “the ...

Some private venues have been exempted as the ministry said that private beach clubs and venues considered "luxurious" by ...