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Java is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Java could not be downloaded from its official site from a Syrian connection: the whole of www.java.com was replaced by a block page.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.java.com from a Syrian connection showed a "Sorry, you have been blocked" page instead of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team and community volunteers have asked Oracle to review the block since February 2026, including a formal request about Java in April and a volunteer request in September, with no response so far.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Oracle's export compliance team asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, citing the August 2026 rescission and lifted sanctions, and to name the regulation if access stays blocked.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Java in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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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, Java 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 Java directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.