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A woman was accused of disobeying local customs while wearing a bathing suit and was forced to leave the public beach in Saida, Lebanon. The case sparked strong reactions in the country.
“Decent clothing” is required at Saida public beach in southern Lebanon. | MAHMOUD ZAYYAT AFP View full screen, close
“Decent clothing” is required at Saida public beach in southern Lebanon. | MAHMOUD ZAYYAT AFP
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“Decent clothing” is required at Saida public beach in southern Lebanon. | MAHMOUD ZAYYAT AFPWestern France In Saïda, Laure STEPHAN. Published on 06/17/2023 at 08:00
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With the end of the school year, the summer season has started on the public beach of Saida in southern Lebanon. A few regulars swim in the Mediterranean Sea that borders this predominantly Muslim city. Employees pick up rubbish in the sand and set up plastic tables and chairs. At the entrance, a poster from the town hall lists the instructions to be followed, such as the ban on alcohol or the requirement for decent, unspecified clothing.