Over 10,000 people marched in the French city of Toulouse, rallying for peace while hundreds demonstrated in Italy cautioning about linking Muslims with Islamic extremists.
The events were also commemorating the victims of last week’s attacks in Paris that killed 130 people.
Participants in Toulouse weaved their way through the streets of the southwestern French city holding banners condemning the “barbarism” of the attacks and warning against holding all Muslims responsible for the actions of a handful of extremists.
In 2012, Toulouse was attacked by a gunman who shot dead three Jewish schoolchildren, a teacher and three soldiers in the city.
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In Rome, hundreds gathered at the central Piazza Santi Apostoli chanting “no to terrorism” and holding banners reading “Not in My Name.” In Milan about 500 demonstrated in Piazza San Babila with banners reading “Stop Terrorism” and “Terrorism has No Religion.”
In Paris, where more than 1.5 million marched after the attacks in January on the Charlie Hebdo magazine, public gatherings have been banned.
IN PHOTOS: People take part in a silent walk to support freedom and peace and against barbarism, and misconceptions in Toulouse, France.
– With files from Associated Press
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