The Republic of Cyprus is a constitutional republic and multiparty presidential democracy. On May 30, 2021, voters elected 56 representatives to the 80-seat Vouli Antiprosopon (House of Representatives) in free and fair elections. The remaining seats are designated for Turkish Cypriots and are left vacant. In 2018 voters re-elected President Nicos Anastasiades in free and fair elections. Police enforced the law. Police report to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order. The president appoints the chief of police. Civilian authorities maintained effective control over the security forces. There were reports that members of the security forces committed some abuses. Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: harsh prison and detention center conditions, particularly for asylum seekers; substantial interference with freedom of association of nongovernmental organizations; refoulement of asylum seekers; and crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting members of national or ethnic minority groups, including foreign asylum seekers. The government took some steps to investigate, prosecute, and punish officials accused of human rights abuses and acts of corruption, although there were limited cases of impunity.