On 25 September 1957, Salam, Yafi and Hussein Oweini, who was also former prime minister, were indicted due to their alleged involvement in organizing an armed coup and rioting.
Pada tanggal 25 September 1957, Salam, Yafi dan Hussein Oweini, yang juga mantan perdana menteri, didakwa karena dugaan keterlibatan mereka dalam penyelenggaraan kudeta bersenjata dan kerusuhan.