Understanding that Europe's attack on generics is not limited to FTA negotiations with India and that the impact could affect access to life-saving medicine globally, 240 organisations across the world showed their solidarity by writing to the Indian prime minister about concerns over European FTA negotiations. On October 6th, DNP+ held a mass “die in” in front of Ministry of Commerce to protest against the inclusion of IP provisions in the EU-India FTA. The rally of about 100 people ran with slogans like “EU India FTA murdabad”. Delhi police charged HIV+ people and detained five protesters, a few of whom were beaten. Detainees were released thanks to the support and intervention of the Lawyers Collective and parliamentarians.
The EU is pursuing FTAs with similar provisions on IP with Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa. Europe is participating in negotiations for the conclusion of the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) between developed country governments.
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