On 17 January, thousands protested in Qatif against the killing.[1] On 18 January 40 people protested on Tarut Island and in Saihat to honour those killed and in support of prisoners. They chanted slogans against the House of Saud.[2] In protests in the Qatif region on 19 January, slogans were critical of the House of Saud and the Minister of Interior.[3]