Syria’s Islamist Leaders Require Women to Wear ‘Burkinis’ and Men to Wear Shirts at the Beach
New Swimwear Law in Syria The military junta in control of Syria, led by former al-Qaeda officer Ahmed al-Sharaa, has introduced legislation mandating that women wear full-body coverings at public beaches and pools. This ruling is part of an effort to enforce Islamic dress codes. The Military Ministry of Tourism explained that appropriate swimsuits should […]