The Government of the Republic of Cyprus was the only internationally recognized government on the island, but since 1974 the northern third of Cyprus was administered by Turkish Cypriots. This area proclaimed itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” in 1983. The United States did not recognize the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus;” Turkey (Türkiye) was the only country that did. A substantial number of Turkish troops remained on the island. A buffer zone, or “Green Line,” patrolled by a UN peacekeeping force, separated the two areas. This report outlines developments in both communities. There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Republic of Cyprus or the area administered by Turkish Cypriots during the year. Significant human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus included credible reports of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Although the Republic of Cyprus government took steps to identify and punish officials who committed human rights abuses, there were limited instances of impunity. In the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, significant human rights issues included credible reports of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, and serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including violence or threats of violence against human rights activists and journalists. “Authorities” in the area administered by Turkish Cypriots rarely took credible steps or action to identify and punish “officials” who committed human rights abuses. There was evidence of widespread impunity.