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

At the heart of transforming Syria must be the development ... especially when it comes to respecting women's rights, is not just a domestic issue but a critical test of its global standing.

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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 ... The US-based Human Rights Watch said in March that Al-Sharaa’s “broad authority raises serious ...

Ghayath Al-Farah, Syria's Deputy Tourism Minister, said in an interview with Zaman al‑Wasl TV, translated from Arabic: "Burkinis or Sharia-compliant clothes are accepted in public swimming places and ...

The statement said women should actively participate in state institutions in Syria. The groups also called for post-Assad Syria to give equal rights to all its citizens “without marginalizing ...