9/4 2001: After intensifying scrutiny of the racism embodied in policies of the United States government, South African government, Israeli government, other colonial governments, World Bank/IMF, and multinational corporations, Colin Powell announced that the U.S. would pull out of the conference on Sunday, citing concerns over discussion of apartheid in Israel. Canada and Israel also downgraded their involvement.

Oakland Update: A protest in solidarity with WCAR and an International Day of Action Against Racism was held in Oakland on Friday, as local democrats represent the Bush Administration in Durban. Pictures: 1 | 2 | 3