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Blocked in Syria through IP-based geo-blocking, confirmed by community reports since January 2026. The team contacted the company in April 2026 requesting a review of the Syria restrictions under the current sanctions framework. No response has been received yet.
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Official outreach email sent to LMSYS at privacy@arena.ai requesting review of Syria IP restrictions for Arena (LMArena) under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Arena (LMArena) or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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No, Arena (LMArena) 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 Arena (LMArena) directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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