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Lantern

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

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Internet censorship circumvention tool providing free and open access to the web

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A Syrian tester (Tarassul ISP, Aleppo) downloaded and used the Lantern circumvention app successfully; only the website load was captured in a screenshot.

Landing pageWorks

The Lantern website loaded fully over a Syrian connection (Tarassul ISP, Aleppo) in March 2026.

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Need Help with Lantern?

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

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Lantern 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 Lantern directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.