Syria’s new Islamist-led government announced Tuesday that women will now be required to wear burkinis or full-body swimsuits ...

With these words, the self-proclaimed new Syrian president wanted to reassure the public about his desire to govern the country as a head of state for all Syrians, not only Sunnis. In response, the ...

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

The order was issued by the country’s tourism ministry as part of a set of new rules introduced on June 9. Burkinis, made up ...

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

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

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

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