Cyprus

Amnesty International takes no position on issues of sovereignty or territorial disputes. Borders on this map are based on UN Geospatial data.
View other countries in

Overview

There were serious concerns around the investigation of a racialized man’s fatal shooting by police. A contentious bill regulating protests was adopted. A voluntary return scheme for Syrians raised concerns for children’s rights. Reports of unlawful summary returns at sea continued. Cyprus failed to effectively investigate two cases concerning allegations of rape.

Read More

Death Penalty status

Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

View the Amnesty International Report 2025/26

News

Urgent Actions

Campaign tools you can use to urgently intervene and protect people's human rights.

Research

Reports, briefings, statements, submissions and other resources from Amnesty's researchers.

Media Enquiries

[email protected]

Amnesty International Secretariat Office

View all contact info