In the context of 'Ever since the Islamist regime came to power in Khartoum, the United States and other Western governments had pressed it to stop providing a haven for terrorist organizations.', does 'The Islamists were in control in Khartoum.' stand alone without direct association?
Ever since the Islamist regime came to power in Khartoum, the United States and other Western governments had pressed it to stop providing a haven for terrorist organizations.###The Islamists were in control in Khartoum.