Syria Enforces Modest Dress Code for Women at Beaches Amid Controversy
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Syria's interim government has mandated that women wear burkinis or modest clothing at public beaches and pools to promote public decency and safety, exempting private venues. The regulation has elicited mixed reactions, with some viewing it as respectful and others seeing it as government overreach, amid ongoing debates about women's rights and cultural norms in Syria.
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