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 ...

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 ...

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

Ghayath Al-Farah, Syria's Deputy Tourism Minister, said in an interview with Zaman al‑Wasl TV, translated from Arabic: ...

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 ...

Syria's Islamist-led government has decreed that women wear burkinis or similar modest swimwear at public beaches and pools.

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