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Egyptian Sudan.
54 The duties mentioned on goods coming from outside Egyptian territories, but in the case where those goods are coming to Sudan via Suakin or any other port on the Red Sea coast, the duties collected on them shall not exceed the value currently collected on similar goods arriving in Egyptian lands from abroad. Duties may be imposed on goods leaving Sudan as the Governor-General deems fit from time to time through proclamations issued in this regard. "Article Eight" - Except for the city of Suakin, the authority of the various courts shall not extend to any part of Sudan, nor shall it be recognized there in any way. "Article Nine" - The whole of Sudan, except for the city of Suakin, is considered under martial law and shall remain so until otherwise decided by proclamation from the Governor-General. "Article Ten" - Consuls, vice-consuls, or consular officials shall not be appointed in Sudan, nor shall they be permitted to reside there before their appointment is ratified by the British Government. "Article Eleven" - The introduction or export of slaves to or from Sudan is absolutely forbidden. A proclamation will be issued regarding the necessary measures to be taken for its implementation. "Article Twelve" - An agreement has been reached between the two governments on the necessity of preserving the implementation of the Brussels Treaty concluded on 2nd July 1890, concerning the introduction of firearms, ammunition, and distilled or spirituous liquors, and their "trafficking".