Aïcha al-Debs, the head of the Women’s Affairs Bureau in the new Syrian authorities, sparked outrage after suggesting that women should prioritize their ‘God-given roles’ in families over other pursuits. Speaking to Turkish television, al-Debs acknowledged women’s equality but emphasized traditional roles, prompting fierce criticism on social media from individuals like actress Aliaa al-Saïd. Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Hassan al-Chibani defended women’s rights, stating that the authorities support women’s active roles in society.

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