The march Monday was in the city of Kaduna, where hundreds were killed in religious violencefollowing Nigeria's 2011 presidential election. Those protesting burned French, British and U.S. flags.

The protest comes after a series of protests in Nigeria, a nation largely split between a Christian south and a Muslim north. All the demonstrations have been peaceful, though one protest was broken up by soldiers firing into the air.

The film, "Innocence of Muslims," has sparked protests around the world. American leaders have denounced the film, which is protected under U.S. free speech laws.