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PBS Kids is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Educational games, videos, and interactive activities for children

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

In the same desktop test from Syria, pbskids.org returned a CloudFront 403 country block for the whole site, so PBS Kids games and videos could not be used.

Landing pageFails

Opening pbskids.org from a Syrian connection in a desktop browser returned an Amazon CloudFront 403 error saying the site is configured to block access from the visitor's country.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer wrote to PBS Kids support in February 2026 asking for access to be restored, and no reply has followed.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to PBS Kids' support team, citing the lifted US and EU sanctions on Syria and asking for the block to be reviewed and access enabled.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside PBS can change that.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, PBS Kids 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 PBS Kids directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.