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The banking sector and the uprising

Rana Shabb|- In the current financial and political crisis, the banks and their employees have come under attack from the public and protestors-as if one with the ruling political class. In a defensive move, the banks have sought increased security measures from the Internal Security Forces to protect employees, while many seek to withdraw rationed amounts of cash. As the banks attempt to stay afloat, their leadership should engage in a proactive debate with the public. They too would benefit from successfully met revolutionary demands – namely better governance and increased confidence in the system. Keeping to short-term reactionary tactics masks the opportunity for potential cooperation and positive change for everybody.
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