Court postpones hearing case of UAP former staff vs management

The High Court in Juba has adjourned the hearing of the case filed by the former staff of UAP Insurance against the management to January 2025.
The defense lawyer of former staffs of UAP, Marko Reech, speaking to journalists on Friday in Juba  (Photo by Jenifer James )

By Jenifer James

The High Court in Juba has adjourned the hearing of the case filed by the former staff of UAP Insurance against the management to January 2025.

The case revolves around claims of an unpaid loan provided in three installments to the former management, which UAP asserts remains outstanding.

Speaking after the court session, Marko Reech, the defense lawyer for the former UAP staff, expressed optimism about the forthcoming hearing.

“The court has scheduled a hearing in January, where the matter will be addressed in detail. We are confident that our case will prevail,” he said.

Reech said that UAP management has submitted clear documentation that loans were issued in three separate transactions to the former management, adding that these loans are yet to be repaid.

He dismissed the UAP insurance claims as baseless, arguing that the loan narrative is merely a tactic to delay the case.

“The allegations of an outstanding loan are unfounded and lack merit this is a distraction from the real issue at hand,” Reech said.

 “The opposing party’s denial lacks substance. We remain confident that the evidence presented will validate our position when the hearing resumes,” said Reech.

The court has indicated that the framing of issues and the actual hearing will occur on the same day, signaling a decisive step in resolving the contentious dispute.

The legal battle stems from a strike staged in September last year by 57 national staff members of UAP Insurance.

The employees protested against what they described as an unfair working environment. In response, UAP management terminated the leaders of the National Staff Association, leading to the current court case.

The Ministry of Labor intervened, issuing directives for UAP to reinstate the dismissed employees and implement salary increments. However, UAP management has not complied with these directives, prompting the former staff to seek legal redress.

The January hearing is expected to bring significant developments in this high-stakes case, as both sides prepare to present their arguments in full.

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