Start Selling

Start Selling.........

By Harunah Kiyemba

This post is long but worth reading👌

One of the greatest fears of people is selling. Therefore, he who masters the art of selling can make a lot of money out of it. Selling is the only business you can start, without capital. You don't need capital, you don't need inventory, you may not even need to incur any costs to sale. All you need is a skill. There are a lot of people who have products for sale, and they can do with an extra hand. You don't even need to engage in a commission based sales arrangements. You can run your own show... and be a boss, no money down... You can start your own sales agency, and sale other people's items...

Recently a long time friend who has been on Kyekyo inboxed me looking for a job,I told her that the available opportunities are in Media Sales , she asked what's the retainer? I told her we don't give but give commission of 18% and 15 % depending on your sales target.

She inboxed me saying she can't take on the offer, however in the same week, I had 3 young fresh graduate going my team in September 2019, as we had for Christmas in December one of the girls is going home with 4.3 million shillings the biggest pay Cheque ever in her life, and second Sales person is walking home with 2.5million and the 3 Sales Person 1.2 million.....

What is the lesson for me, we all been presented opportunities in life but rejected them kumbe thats your ticket out of poverty.

Look at this. Imagine you went round town, looking at things, getting prices, asking about how to qualify for discounts, payment arrangements, etc. Then used your selling skills to start promoting those things... when people make orders, you ask them to pay in advance and you go get the things for them. Over time, you will have money enough to ask for a commitment deposit only and you buy with your own money. As time goes, you even create a relationship with the sellers so much that you can get on credit and pay later. What matters is integrity, truthfulness and trustworthiness.... if you can read this article, then you can learn sales. There is a gazillion of information online... free information. 

There are a lot of things lying around in shops, warehouses and scrap yards waiting for a good salesperson to come and exchange them with money. 

Instead of wasting bundles arguing about Eddy Kenzo VS Rema and Hamza, Fool Figure and Buchaman joining NRM,People Power VS NRM .....

why don't you spend your OTT & Mbs on "How to be a great sale person?" Watch YouTube videos, take free online courses... etc. If you are willing and obedient, in less than six months, you shall eat the fruit of the land. Sales is a a great equalizer, because anyone can do it. Here is my challenge, "take a walk around, do some window shopping and start looking for things you can easily sale..."

Even on your Facebook account, just posting latest phone for sale at a price will earn you 50k commission...

Let's change our mindset in 2020 by taking sales and aside hustle!

 #HarunahLifeInsights

Important Employability Skills For Workplace Success

Important Employability Skills For Workplace Success 

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BY ALISON DOYLE Updated June 15, 2019

What are employability skills, and why are they important both to get hired and to succeed in the workplace? Many of the most highly sought-after skills today are soft skills pertaining to your ability to communicate and work with a team or hard skills focused on basic (though newer) technology.

What are Employability Skills?

Employability skills are core skills and traits needed in nearly every job. These are the general skills that make someone desirable to an organization. Hiring managers almost always look for employees with these skills.

They are soft skills that allow you to work well with others , apply knowledge to solve problems and fit into any work environment. They also include the professional skills that enable you to be successful in the workplace. These are also seen as transferable skills because you can apply them to a job in any industry.

Types of Employability Skills

Communication

All employers look for job candidates with strong communication skills . These refer to one’s ability to convey information clearly to others. Employers want employees with strong written, verbal , and nonverbal communication skills. Part of being a strong communicator also includes being a good listener ; employees need to be able to understand the questions and concerns of their clients and listen to their employer’s directions.

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening

Attentive

Teamwork

Teamwork is important in almost any work setting. If an employee works on a number of group projects, he/she needs to be able to get along well with others and carry their share of the workload. Even if an employee does not do a lot of team projects, he/she still needs to be able to get along with other colleagues.

Collaboration

Managing Expectations

Conflict Management

Reliability

Professional

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking refers to one’s ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information and draw conclusions. In any job, an employee will have to assess situations and solve problems. Employees need to think logically and make sensible judgments.

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Creativity

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Ethics

Ethics is a broad category that refers to an employee’s principles. Companies want employees who understand and follow company rules, are honest and trustworthy, and act professionally and responsibly.

Compliance

Integrity

Empathy

Discernment

Computer

While most employability skills are soft skills, computer skills are hard skills that are required in all jobs. While some positions in the field of technology (such as software developers or IT specialists) require extensive programming knowledge, most jobs simply require basic experience with computers.

All candidates must exhibit a willingness to learn and adapt to new or changing technologies.

Microsoft Office Suite

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Email Management

Digital Calendar Management

Mobile Devices

Word Processing

Search Engine Research

Social Media

More Employability Skills

Flexibility

Life Skills

Motivation

Organization

Ability to Learn New Skills

Administrative Skills

Phone Etiquette

Customer Service

Client Relations

Presentation

Office Equipment

Bookkeeping Software

Efficiency

Multitasking

Time Management

Sales

Goal Setting

Prioritizing

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Information Management

Initiative

Proactive

Focus

Enthusiasm

Negotiation

Memory

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/employability-skills-list-and-examples-4143571?utm_campaign=moneysl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=18687880&utm_term=bouncex36b

Did you know you could build a house with sh7m

Did you know you could build a house with sh7m?

By Umar Nsubuga

Added 23rd November 2019 12:36 AM Did you know you could build a house with sh7m?

A studio house is a suitable first home. It is economical, reasonable and good for bachelors.

While Kampala is experiencing rapid urbanisation, averaging a 5% annual growth, there is an even bigger national housing deficit of over 1.5 million, in spite of a permanent housing stock of 570,000.

This predicament has, however, played into the hands of landowners, who have reaped handsomely from investing in tenements and apartments for low, medium and high-income earners.

It is for this reason that Joseph Segawa, a resident of Matugga in Wakiso district, intends to invest in rental housing units. “I own a 50x70ft plot,” he says. “I want to erect self-contained houses, but I need professional guidance on how to go about it.” Segawa has set his eyes on studio apartments.

The most common plot size is the 50x100ft plot, but in some cases, one may also find a plot smaller than that. Constructing a house on a small budget is difficult, but achievable.

A studio house is a suitable first home. It is economical, reasonable and good for bachelors. David Kireli, a civil engineer, says if one buys a 50x70ft plot on the main road, it is wise to build rentals on it.

“Many people know that building near a road fetches good money in rent and sales. However, what most people forget is that it can be risky if one does not think about the road reserve,” Kireli says.

‘‘The most important thing is to think of a road reserve before developing your plot because if you do not leave the mandatory two metres, you might lose your property,” he advises. Frank Bbosa, a builder, says a studio house can be a moneymaking venture, but one must invest in a professional architect.

He says the estimated cost for each room depends on the location, plot size, and finances. However, for a 50x100ft plot, it is possible to have five or six units. Kireli says if a developer is interested in a studio or single room house, he or she must remember that it does not suit people with families.

“If you are to construct one, care must be taken not to burden the site by exceeding the acceptable space per person as stipulated in the public health regulations,” he advises. Bbosa also says when one embarks on such a project, the layout, size, location, and appearance of one’s plan influences the operations.

However, constructing a studio house must respect the zoning of the area. The needs for each unit. This lounge can consist of a sitting area of two seats and a small table. It also has a bed area, two shelves, of which one can be used as a wardrobe and another for the utensils. Another space can take a TV stand and music systems.

Muhammad Nsereko, a construction expert, says procurement of materials, digging the foundation, walling up to the windows, walling to ring beam, ring beam, procurement of roofing timber, roofing sheets, plastering, and shutters, among others, are all supposed to be budgeted for.

The cost of the unit

The foundation: sh2m-sh2.5m

The walls: sh1m- 1.5m, including the ring beam, cement, sand, and the bricks

The finishing: sh1m-sh2m with tiling, painting, and plastering

Each room needs one door and two windows, which may cost sh1m

The roofing: sh2msh2.5m. This depends on whether it is tiles or iron sheets.

Electricity and water are essential, so you can put gutters on the roof to collect water during the rainy seasons.

He says proper supervision of the project is important, right from the foundation stage to its completion. Nsereko says the area of this one-room maybe 20-25 square metres. The location determines the size of the rooms and the quantity of materials needed. l A simple design requires fewer columns.

It is easy for the contractor to build and takes a relatively shorter time to complete. You can also take advantage of the view. Locating windows on the side that has a good view will attract customers. l Use strong and durable materials, to ensure that the building stands strong for a long time.

Get a construction team Kireli says this team comprises of the project owner, consultants and a contractor. The owner finances the project, consultants design the plan and supervise the project, while the contractor implements it. This team ensures the quality and timely delivery of the project.

To avoid shoddy work, each team member should understand and play their role efficiently.

https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1511054/did-you-know-you-could-build-a-house-with-sh7m

Hong Kong and the Uighurs: How far will China go?

We discuss the Hong Kong protests and China's crackdown on Uighurs and debate US policy on illegal Israeli settlements.

22 Nov 2019 13:02 GMT Hong Kong protests, China, Uighur, Human Rights, Occupied West Bank

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In this episode of UpFront, we ask Beijing-based commentator Victor Gao about the protests in Hong Kong and challenge him on China's mass detention of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang.

And in our Arena, Omar Shakir and Eugene Kontorovich debate the US policy reversal on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Hong Kong protests: Are police using excessive force?

The US ramped up the pressure on Hong Kong this week over its handling of anti-government protests that have dragged on for months in the self-governing Chinese territory.

Congress passed two bills aimed at supporting protesters; they include measures that would allow for sanctions against officials responsible for human rights abuses in Hong Kong. The move infuriated China, which warned of "strong countermeasures" if US President Donald Trump signed off on the bill.

The protests, which began in June, have become progressively violent. The UN human rights office said it was concerned that some demonstrators were resorting to extreme violence, but it has also questioned the use of excessive police force.

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have also raised concerns over police handling of the crisis.

Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, says Hong Kong protects the right of people to protest, but that there are criminals among the demonstrators.

"They [the police] have a job to do, they need to do whatever they can, allowed by the law, to bring law and order back to Hong Kong," Gao said.

"Hong Kong police compared with their counterparts in many other cities in the world are very well disciplined, very civilised, if I may use that word. And I don't think they use excessive force," he added.

When asked about China's actions in Xinjiang province, where it is believed up to three million Uighur Muslims have been imprisoned in so-called "reeducation camps" Gao said he supports the government's measures.

"I support all the legal measures adopted by the Chinese Government under Chinese law, in order to fight against terrorism," Gao said.

Rights groups say China is conducting a mass, systematic campaign of human rights violations against Xinjiang's Muslims.

This week's Headliner is China commentator and former interpreter to President Deng Xiaoping, Victor Gao.

US policy on Israeli settlements: What's the legal basis?

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced this week that the US no longer considers settlements in the occupied West Bank illegal, reversing 40 years of American policy.

Pompeo said the decision was made after "carefully studying all sides of the legal debate".

According to several United Nations Security Council resolutions, the most recent in 2016, Israeli settlements are illegal under international law as they violate the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits an occupying power from transferring its population to the area it occupies.

Omar Shakir, director of Human Rights Watch in Israel and Palestine, says the Trump administration cannot erase decades of established international law.

"There is consensus outside of this Israeli government, and outside of the Trump administration, that settlements are illegal. It is as uncontroversial to say settlements are illegal as it is to say that torture is illegal. It is black-and-white international law," Shakir said.

Eugene Kontorovich, an international law professor at George Mason University Scalia Law School and the Israeli think-tank Kohelet Policy Forum, says settlements are not illegal because you can only occupy the territory of another country.

"In 1967, when Israel retook the West Bank, it was not Jordanian territory. Jordan was not the sovereign. It was not - there was no Palestinian state, it's not occupation," Kontorovich said.

In this week's Arena, we discuss the US policy reversal on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Follow UpFront on Twitter @AJUpFront and Facebook.

Source: Al Jazeera News

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu charged with bribery, fraud

Benjamin Netanyahu says indictment is an 'attempted coup' against him and the investigators 'weren't after the truth'.

22 Nov 2019 07:54 GMT

A defiant Benjamin Netanyahu rejected all allegations of fraud on Thursday, saying he would not step down as Israel's prime minister despite being indicted on a series of corruption charges.

Netanyahu denounced what he called the "false" and "politically motivated" allegations, hours after being charged by the attorney general with bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He denied all wrongdoing.

"What is going on here is an attempt to stage a coup against the prime minister," Netanyahu said. "The object of the investigations was to oust the right wing from government."

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced the indictment earlier on Thursday, calling it a "heavy-hearted decision" based only on solid legal evidence.

But Netanyahu said the investigators "weren't after the truth, they were after me".

In a 15-minute speech, Netanyahu railed against his political rivals and state institutions, accusing the police and judiciary of bias. The veteran politician argued it was time for an "investigation of the investigators", and vowed to continue in his position despite potential court dates and intense political pressure.

"I will continue to lead this country, according to the letter of the law," he said. "I will not allow lies to win."

Political chaos

The charges raise more uncertainty over who will ultimately lead a country mired in political chaos after two inconclusive electionsthis year.

Israeli law does not require Netanyahu to step down from the post of prime minister if indicted. The entire process of an indictment and trial could take two years.

As prime minister, he would only be forced to resign from the post if he is eventually convicted, where he could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine for bribery charges alone, while fraud and breach of trust carry a prison sentence of up to three years.

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Hugh Lovatt, an Israel-Palestine analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said the indictment may still not be "the end of the story".

"Israel will now have to brace for a political roller-coaster ride over the coming months. Now, more than ever, Netanyahu will be fighting for his political and personal life," said Lovatt.

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What are the charges?

In February, Mandelblit announced his intention to indict Netanyahu on charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery, following up on police recommendations.

The investigations were listed as Cases 4,000, 1,000, and 2,000.

The allegations against Netanyahu range from receiving gifts worth thousands of dollars to a deal to change regulatory frameworks in favour of a media group in exchange for favourable press coverage.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's wife Sara charged with fraud (2:22)

Case 1,000 alleges Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received gifts from Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, as well as from Australian billionaire James Packer, in return for political favours.

The gifts included champagne and cigars, according to reports.

In Case 2,000, Netanyahu is suspected to have struck a deal with the owner of Israel's daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth to receive favourable media coverage in return for legislation that would slow the growth of competing newspaper Israel Hayom.

Of the investigations against Netanyahu, Case 4,000 is seen as the most serious.

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He is alleged to have negotiated with Shaul Elovitch, the controlling shareholder of Israeli telecommunications giant Bezeq, to get positive coverage on his Walla! news site in exchange for policies benefitting Bezeq.

Wide-reaching impact

The attorney general's decision is expected to have a wide-reaching effect not just on the embattled leader but on Israeli politics in general, as the country has been without a government for nearly a year because of political infighting.

Neither Netanyahu nor his centrist rival Benny Gantz has been able to form a coalition government following deadlocked elections in September, with the country edging closer to a third election within 12 months.

Gantz's Blue and White party has said it will not sit in a government whose leader is facing such charges.

"A prime minister up to his neck in corruption allegations has no public or moral mandate to make fateful decisions for the state of Israel," the party said after the announcement by the attorney general in a statement.

"There is concern, whether or not the charges prove to be true or without merit, that Netanyahu will make decisions in his own personal interest and for his political survival and not in the national interest."

'Sad day for Israel'

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Gantz said on Thursday the indictment was "a very sad day for the state of Israel".

The indictment might permanently damage 70-year-old Netanyahu's political career and cause allies to break away from him, whereas a reprieve would likely give him a new lease of life.

Netanyahu, a right-winger, who has been in power since 2009, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and dominates the country's political scene.

"The other thing is the political question: given the seriousness of these charges, will he be able to maintain his support, especially within his own Likud party?" said Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett, reporting from West Jerusalem.

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SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES

Maguindan massacre : Families hope for justice as Verdict looms

Maguindanao massacre: Families hope for justice as verdict looms

Philippine court to announce verdict in 2009 Maguindanao massacre case in which 58 people were killed.

by Ana P Santos

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Ten years after the bloodbath, a court is expected to announce its verdict next month in one of the deadliest political massacres [File: Noel Celis/AFP]

Manila, Philippines - Mary Grace Morales's long wait for justice is about to end as a Philippine court is set to announce the verdict next month in the massacre of 58 people, including 32 journalists, 10 years ago.

Morales's husband and sister, Marites Cablitas, were among those killed on November 23, 2009, in one of the deadliest instances of political violence in the Southeast Asian nation.

Morales loves to recall how her husband loved to play the guitar and sing songs with their three daughters. "He used to have a band back in the day and he was a really good singer," she said.

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It did not surprise her when their 18-year-old daughter, Faye, decided to compose a song to remember her father. The title of the song is Justice.

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Thirty-two of the slain were journalists and media workers who were part of a convoy led by the wife of Esmael Mangudadatu, a congressman who was running for governor of a southern Maguindanao province.

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The group of 58 were going to file Mangudadatu's gubernatorial candidacy against Andal Ampatuan Jr, whose family is a prominent Muslim political clan.

The convoy was allegedly kidnapped by 100 of Ampatuan's henchmen armed with assault rifles. The victims were made to march to a hilltop where they were killed and their bodies buried in shallow graves.

"My wife was shot 17 times. They shot her breasts, her private part. I cannot just forget that," said Mangudadatu, who also lost his siblings in the massacre.

'Convoy found. All dead'

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) described the killing as the single deadliest event for journalists in history. Last year, the International Federation of Journalists listed the Philippines as the deadliest peacetime country for journalists in Southeast Asia.

Nonoy Espina was supposed to be one of the journalists covering Mangudadatu's filing for candidacy but held back at the last minute because of the flu. "It's been 10 years, but personally, for me, it seems like yesterday," said Espina who is the president of the National Union of Journalist of Philippines (NUJP).

"Days before, word was going around that Mangudadatu's rivals were threatening to chop him to pieces. We were expecting maybe a gunfight. The first text I got said that the convoy was missing. The second text read: 'Convoy found. All dead.' I can still remember how I felt my knees go weak," Espina added.

Andal Ampatuan Jr, centre, and his family have been implicated in the massacre [File: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters]

After the 2009 massacre, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report that implicated the Ampatuan family in more than 50 incidents of abduction, murder and torture which included the brutal killing by chainsaw of people suspected to be involved in a bomb attack against the Ampatuan family.

According to the report, the family rose to power using violence to expand their control and eliminate political rivals and threats.

About 100 people have been arrested and then all of them charged with murder, including members of the Ampatuan clan, brothers Zaldy and Datu Unsay, the alleged mastermind of the massacre. More than 80 are at large. Their father, Andal Ampatuan Sr, was also arrested but died in jail in 2015.

No one has been convicted.

Threats and intimidation 

The case has dragged on for 10 years, has gone through at least 17 lawyers and more than 400 witnesses presented by both sides.

"We believe we have presented enough witnesses and evidence to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt," said Nena Santos, Mangudadatu's lawyer.

Santos said she has received her share of death threats and intimidation since she has taken on the case. "You name it, I've had it," she said. "The worst was at 4:30am when I received a text message saying that the person who will kill me was already in my house. I responded by asking, 'Which house?'"

The families of the slain have not been spared from acts of intimidation. Emily Lopez, president of the Justice Now Movement, the group of families of media practitioners who were killed, said she once received a photo message of a calibre 45 pistol on her phone on her birthday. "There was no name, no message, just the 45. It was a suspicious coincidence that it was sent on my birthday."

 Anger over the slow pace of the legal process has provoked protests over the years [File: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters]

Lopez said that veiled threats like this made it difficult to organise the families and convince them to push the case forward. Now that the court is set to release a decision, she and the other family members are happy but also anxious.

"We expect a conviction on the 58 counts of murder. But what kind of verdict - it may not be commensurate to the crime. What if it's a verdict of 10-15 years only, a verdict for the sake of so-called justice. We will not accept that," Lopez said.

In the Philippines, where there is no death penalty, the maximum sentence for murder is life imprisonment.

Lopez said that the verdict expected next month will bring families like them healing but it is not the end of the pursuit of justice.

"There are still about 80 suspects who remain at large. This is going to be a long fight but with the verdict next month, we will hopefully have a better chance to bring the others to justice," said Lopez.

Al Jazeera reached out to Laguatan Law Office representing the Ampatuans but received no response until the time of the publication.

SOURCE: AL JAZEERA NEWS

Hong Kong university siege continues as city prepares for election

Medics warn of humanitarian crisis as protesters trapped inside campus for sixth day

Emma Graham-Harrison in Hong Kong

Fri 22 Nov 2019 08.40 ESTLast modified on Fri 22 Nov 2019 08.41 EST

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Hong Kong university siege continues as city prepares for election

Medics warn of humanitarian crisis as protesters trapped inside campus for sixth day

Emma Graham-Harrison in Hong Kong

Fri 22 Nov 2019 08.40 ESTLast modified on Fri 22 Nov 2019 08.41 EST

Hong Kong’s university siege stretched into a sixth day on Friday, as medics warned of a humanitarian crisis and the city prepared for weekend elections that will be a key barometer of public support for protesters.

The new police chief, who was sworn in on Tuesday after the Polytechnic University had already been sealed off, is apparently trying to avoid more violent confrontation.

Hong Kong chooses its local councils on Sunday in polls that are normally a sleepy affair with low turnout but are this year expected to serve as a proxy referendum on the protests, which began almost six months ago and have turned increasingly violent in the past couple of weeks.

The commissioner of police, Chris Tang Ping-keung, said there was no deadline to clear the campus, even as he urged protesters inside – estimated to still number about 100 – to come out and surrender.

Some say they are frightened they will be attacked by police while being arrested or after they are detained, pointing to news footage showing officers stamping on the head of a protester from the university, even though he had already been subdued.

With trust in the police at record lows, senior medics warned that the force had crossed another red line this week by arresting dozens of medics and first aiders during the early days of the showdown at the university.

Darren Mann, a surgeon who was in the university with a volunteer first aid team until just before police cut it off on Sunday, said in a letter published in the Lancet medical journal that authorities’ treatment of medics, including the mass detention, violated international norms.

He highlighted a “disturbing” photograph that showed medics lined up in rows on the floor, handcuffed with plastic zip ties, after their arrest for rioting. At a press conference he described the situation in Hong Kong as “a humanitarian crisis for this society”.

On Saturday, the siege will have lasted a week. Despite ebbing numbers, reports of difficult conditions, and the surrender of eight more people overnight, there were still some inside who said they would not give up.

“We have enough [food] for a year,” one protester told a journalistinside the campus. But in a sign that protester ranks may be thinning, she said the university canteen was empty, apart from a volunteer chef, for the first time in a week.

Inside the tight police cordon it is hard to count numbers, because protesters are splintered into small groups. Some roam freely, looking for undercover officers in the area, but others are in hiding, convinced they risk being seized by infiltrators.

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After dramatic escapes from campus this week, including groups who waded through drains, and others who abseiled off an overpass, some protesters are still looking for ways to get off the campus without surrendering.

Arrest on rioting charges is automatic for those aged over 18, and can carry a jail sentence of up to 10 years. Those who are under 18 have their details taken and are warned they could face charges in future.

“We are feeling a little tired. All of us feel tired but we will not give up trying to get out,” a 23-year-old demonstrator who gave his name only as Shiba told Reuters on Friday. “We spent yesterday trying to find ways to get outside but failed, so we came for some breakfast,” he said.

But an older protester said they had given up on finding a way out, and were focused instead on fashioning new makeshift weapons to defend themselves if police stormed the campus.

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