The decision by the Italian government not to participate in the upcoming UN anti-racism conference in Geneva (’Durban Review Conference’, or ‘Durban II’) over concerns that it will become a repeat of the failed 2001 conference in Durban, South Africa, has been welcomed by the World Jewish Congress (WJC). Ronald S. Lauder, the WJC’s president, said: “Italy has given a strong signal, which should…

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