The opposition's Western and Gulf Arab backers sought to encourage a centralised rebel leadership and in December 2012 a number of brigades affiliated themselves to a newly-created Supreme Military Council (SMC). The SMC's chief-of-staff, Gen Idris, wants it to be a more moderate and stronger alternative to the jihadist rebel groups in Syria.
Bamyan Province is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan, located in the central highlands of the country. Its terrain is mountainous or semi-mount... Bamyan Province is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan, located in the central highlands of the country. Its terrain is mountainous or semi-mount... Skip navigation
Where is Nonthaburi, Thailand Located? Nonthaburi is a city/town with a medium population in the country of Thailand which is located in the continent/region of Asia. Cities, towns and places near Nonthaburi include Ban Bang Phai, Amphoe Muang Nonthaburi, Muang Nondha Buri and Changwat Nonthaburi. The closest major cities include Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri and Nakhon Ratchasima.