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UNBLOCK SYRIA LAUNCHES PLATFORM TO TRACK SERVICES
STILL BLOCKING SYRIAN USERS DESPITE LIFTED SANCTIONS

New initiative documents 300+ services and advocates for digital access

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[CITY, DATE] — A group of Syrian engineers today launched unblocksyria.com, a
platform tracking which global technology services remain blocked in Syria
despite the lifting of international sanctions by both the European Union and
the United States in 2025.

The platform documents over 300 services that continue to block Syrian users,
including major platforms like ChatGPT, Slack, Udemy, Coursera, and Apple
services. It also maintains a "Wall of Fame" recognizing companies that have
already updated their policies, including Cloudflare, GitHub, and Linear.

"Syria is free. The sanctions are lifted. The legal excuse is gone," said
[SPOKESPERSON NAME]. "What's left is corporate inertia. We built this platform
to create accountability and give people tools to push for change."

The Assad regime fell in December 2024, leading to comprehensive sanctions
relief from both the EU and U.S. in early 2025. However, most technology
companies have not updated their access policies, leaving millions of Syrians
without access to essential digital tools and services.

The platform allows users to:
- View real-time status of 300+ services
- Vote on which services Syrians need most urgently
- Access email templates to contact companies directly
- Find official U.S. Treasury documentation on sanctions relief

"There's a student in Damascus who can't access online courses. A developer
who can't use the same AI tools as everyone else. Someone who can't create
an iCloud account with a Syrian phone number," the spokesperson added. "One
conversation with the right person at these companies can change everything."

The initiative is also recruiting volunteer moderators to help verify reports
and keep the database accurate.

For more information, visit unblocksyria.com.

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ABOUT UNBLOCK SYRIA

Unblock Syria is a grassroots initiative tracking which global services remain
blocked in Syria and advocating for their removal now that international
sanctions have been lifted. The platform monitors 300+ services and provides
tools for users to push companies toward updating their policies.

Website: unblocksyria.com
Hashtag: #UnblockSyria

MEDIA CONTACT

[Contact information]
Website: unblocksyria.com

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