Event Brief
Makeup Ban for Women in Syrian Government Sparks Outrage
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: A governor's proposal to ban makeup for women in public jobs has ignited widespread backlash and memes.
WHO: Provincial governor, women in government
WHAT: Proposal to ban makeup
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Syria
WHY: To enforce a controversial dress code
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