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Amazon SageMaker is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From Syria, pressing "Get started with SageMaker" led to the AWS Console, which returned a 400 "Access Restricted" page saying AWS does not provide services in the visitor's country or region, so the service could not be started.

Landing pageWorks

The Amazon SageMaker product page on aws.amazon.com opened normally from a Syrian connection. The product demo linked from it also loaded.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team and community volunteers have written to Amazon repeatedly since February 2026 asking it to review its restrictions; the company acknowledged the request but gave no decision.

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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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