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AWS Lambda is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria. While the Lambda marketing pages load, the AWS Console and account signup geo-block users in Syria, which is the consistent pattern across AWS services. The team contacted Amazon in March 2026, naming Lambda among the blocked AWS services that need access restored for Syrian users; no response has been recorded yet.
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Official outreach email sent to Amazon specifically naming Lambda among the blocked AWS cloud services requiring access restoration for Syrian users.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing AWS Lambda in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Amazon can change that.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, AWS Lambda 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 AWS Lambda directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.