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.

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

The tourism ministry's decision marks the first time the Damascus authorities have issued guidelines related to what women ...

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

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 ...

Syria's Islamist-led government has decreed that women should wear burkinis or other swimwear that covers the body at public ...

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

Syrian authorities have issued directives urging women to wear modest swimwear on public beaches, with a particular ...

Syria issued a conservative new dress code Tuesday requiring women to wear burkinis or full-body swimwear on all public ...

The Syrian Tourism Ministry on Tuesday said women should wear burkinis or "appropriate" swimsuits at public beaches. "People ...