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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in June 2026 found that the extension works and Gemini and GPT models are available, but Anthropic Claude models are hidden without a VPN and return a model not supported error when selected. The restriction has been verified, but no outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community testing found that GitHub Copilot is partially restricted in Syria. The extension itself works in VS Code and IntelliJ, and Gemini and GPT models are available, but Anthropic Claude models (Haiku 4.5, Sonnet 4.6, Sonnet 4.5) are hidden without a VPN. Selecting a Claude model returns a 400 ...
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GitHub Copilot is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
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 GitHub Copilot directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.