South Africa
The FSU established a branch in South Africa, to which non-communist were invited to join. In March 1934, the FSU took part in the formation of the League against Fascism and War along with the Communist Party, Labour Party members, trade unionists, etc.. During the Second World War the FSU campaigned for support for the Soviet war effort. During the early the 1940s, the FSU made significant inroads amongst the Indian community.
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