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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The decree marks the first time the interim government has issued guidelines related to what women can wear since Bashar ...

The ministry’s directive comes six months after Islamist forces toppled longtime President Bashar al-Assad, marking a sharp ...

Syrian tourism ministry guidelines call for 'more modest swimwear' on public beaches Official denies any ban on Western swimwear, says decision could be amended by the end of the summer season ...

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