- 147 -Chapter Seven On Administration "190 - Prisons The number of those registered last year for major crimes decreased significantly, and a slight decrease appeared in theft and murder, which are the most prevalent crimes. Incidents of slave kidnapping decreased, not exceeding 8.

The reformatory continues to yield good results, and requests are constantly coming from parents to admit their disobedient children. However, many of these requests were refused.

Among the prisoners in the General Prison are 30, whose ages range between 18 and 21 years. They are kept separately from the rest of the prisoners, and 15 of them are being educated in the school.

During the year, one European entered the prison, and nine entered in the second grade. A European guard was appointed to the European section of the prison.

The number of women who entered prison was 4, and their crimes were major.

The workshop continues to yield good results, but its profits have decreased compared to its profits in previous years.

"20" - Slavery The work of the past year also shows that the measures taken by the government have led to the suppression of the slave trade. The discovery of criminals in this matter is almost certain due to the efforts of the Anti-Slavery Department, its patrols, and the severe punishment imposed on them.

Patrols have covered long distances in Kordofan. The post that was completed in 1909 in Al-Nud, as well as the posts of Al-Haily, Al-Qoz, Jubb, and Sharik, have been established. The Director of Berber says about the latter that it was the best deterrent against illegal activities in that region. Organized patrols roamed the Red Sea Province, and those in charge of surveillance monitored the pilgrims who travel from Sudan to the Arab countries, and then searched for slaves and fortunate children. Supporting posts were established in many locations on the eastern and western banks of the Blue Nile, and patrols were dispatched on the roads leading to Al-Rassais. Many were arrested. Makrudd, the Director of the Anti-Slavery Department, resigned after serving in his position for 16 years.