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Amazon SQS is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Fully managed message queuing service for distributed system components

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Clicking Get started for free on the SQS page from a Syrian connection led to the AWS Console, which returned a 400 Access Restricted page saying access is restricted because the user appears to be in a country or region where AWS does not provide services.

Landing pageWorks

The Amazon SQS product page at aws.amazon.com/sqs opened normally from a Syrian connection, with its Get started for free and Create account buttons shown.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Amazon in February 2026 and received only an acknowledgment, and follow-ups by the team and volunteers through September 2026 have brought 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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.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 SQS in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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