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Amazon Rekognition is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From a Syrian connection, opening the AWS Rekognition console via the "Get started" button returned a 400 "Access Restricted" error, stating access is limited because of the visitor's country or region.

Landing pageWorks

From a Syrian connection, the public Amazon Rekognition page at aws.amazon.com/rekognition/ loaded normally.

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PaymentNot checked
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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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.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 Rekognition in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Amazon Rekognition 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 Rekognition directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.