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

Since Sunni Islamist-led rebels overthrew Assad, fliers have appeared urging women to cover up, but the government has issued ...

Syria’s government has banned bikinis from public beaches in a set of new guidelines that limit women to wearing “burkinis” ...

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

In Syria, women are now obliged to wear fully-covering burkinis to the beach. Also, there's "simmering discontent" about ...

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

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

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