Background
IRYANI, Sheikh Qadi Abdul Rahman was born on July 18, 1917.
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Sheikh Qadi Abdul Rahman IRYANI
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Career
Minister of Justice 1962-1963. Vice-President Executive Council 1963-1964. Chairman Peace Committee set up after Khamer Peace Talks May 1965.
Head of State 1967-1969.
Chairman Presidential Council 1969-1974 (deposed by military coup). In exile 1974-1981; leader of Zaidi Community of Shi’a Muslims.
Membership
Revolutionary Council, Yemen Arab Republic 1962-1974. Political Bureau 1964-1974.
