Nigerian Communities Tired of Waiting for Oil Compensation

Angry residents of coastal communities in the Niger Delta have protested against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited for U.S.$16 billion compensation allegedly owed to them for oil spills.

A hand covered in oily mud (file photo).

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