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Codeforces works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Competitive programming platform hosting contests, problems, and an active coding community

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The Codeforces problem set loaded normally from a Syrian connection on desktop, listing problems with their tags and solve counts, with no restrictions observed.

Landing pageWorks

The Codeforces homepage loaded normally from a Syrian connection on desktop, showing contest announcements and the site navigation with no regional restriction notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Codeforces works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 Codeforces directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.