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Amazon Comprehend is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The AWS Management Console, where Amazon Comprehend is used, returned a 400 "Access Restricted" page from a Syrian connection, saying the user appears to be in a country or region where AWS does not provide services.

Landing pageWorks

The Amazon Comprehend product page on aws.amazon.com opened from a Syrian connection, though some of its images and styling did not load.

Sign-upFails

Creating an AWS account from Syria could not be completed: after the email was verified, the account registration page on the AWS billing portal returned "Website Temporarily Unavailable".

Sign-inFails

Signing in from Syria to the AWS account started during the test failed with a message that the account had been suspended. The message points to an unpaid balance or other reasons and does not mention Syria.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

During AWS account sign-up from Syria, the email verification code arrived and was accepted, and the sign-up page confirmed the email address as verified.

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. Amazon acknowledged a request to review Syria access in February 2026 but gave no decision, and volunteers have kept writing to it through September 2026.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon Comprehend in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Amazon Comprehend is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Amazon Comprehend directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.