Head of government
Ilham Aliyev
As head of government

Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2015 | Azerbaijan: investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova sentenced to 7.5 years | Azerbaijan (RSF rank: not recorded) | Detention and violence | Reversed (25 May 2016) |