Participation in The Constitution Revolution
Al-Eryani actively opposed the kings of the Mutawakkalite Kingdom of Yemen, helping to lead al-Ahrar ("the free") in pushing for a republic. In February 1948, he participated in the "Constitution Revolution" of the Free Yemeni Movement against the King (Imam) aiming at the establishment of constitutional monarchy. He was imprisoned for about 7 years after the fall of the revolution, which stood for only a few weeks. Al-Eryani was sentenced to death by beheading in 1955 for his activities with Al-Ahrar, minutes before his execution by sword, he was granted a reprieve by King Imam Ahmed. He spent more than 15 years until his release in 1962.
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