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

By bna Cairo Bureau Syrian authorities have issued new Islamic regulations tightening the dress code at public beaches and ...

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

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

The regulations ... Women often dress modestly on public beaches in Syria, but some women do opt for more Western styles of swimwear. The new government previously pledged to govern inclusively.

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

“More modest swimwear is required ... The new regulations reflect the influence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist coalition now leading Syria’s transitional government.