Villagers Continue to Protest for Oil Jobs
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From Times Wire Reports
Protesters demanding jobs and other benefits shut down oil platforms run by Royal Dutch/Shell Group Cos. and ChevronTexaco Corp for a second day, officials said.
Hundreds of villagers from Kula invaded three pumping facilities and demanded to see top officials of both companies.
A committee will consider the demands, officials said.
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