
Sağlama Türü | Açık Erişim |
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Yayınlayan | ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı, Demokrasi, İnsan Hakları ve Çalışma Bürosu |
Yayın Yeri | Washington, D.C. |
Yayın Sıklığı | Yıllık |
Dil | İngilizce |
Sayfa Sayısı | 28 |
Özet / İçindekiler
Since 1974, the southern part of Cyprus has been under the control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus (ROC), while the northern part, administered by Turkish Cypriots, proclaimed itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)” in 1983. The United States does not recognize the “TRNC,” nor does any country other than Turkey. A substantial number of Turkish troops remain on the island. A buffer zone, or “green line,” patrolled by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) separates the two parts. The Republic of Cyprus is a constitutional republic and multiparty presidential democracy. The area under control of the government has approximately 780,000 inhabitants. On May 21, 56 representatives were elected to the 80-seat Vouli Antiprosopon (House of Representatives) in free and fair elections. This election marked the first time in decades that Turkish Cypriots residing in the government-controlled area were permitted to vote in elections and run for office. President Tassos Papadopoulos was elected in 2003 in free and fair elections. Civilian authorities maintained effective control of the security forces. The government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were problems in some areas. There were some reports of police abuse and degrading treatment of persons in police custody and of asylum seekers. Violence against women, including spousal abuse, was common. Trafficking of women to the island, especially for sexual exploitation, continued to be a problem.
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