Opposition protestors halt presidential motorcade raising security concerns

Late on Monday night, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was returning from the official function held to celebrate International Women's Day at the newly opened Umar Zahir Office Building in Hulhumalé. Per official protocol, the President's car was encircled by a procession of security vehicles.

The main opposition party, the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), has its headquarters on Malé's outermost road, Boduthakuraafanu Magu, near the Sinamalé Bridge. The opposition coalition, which also includes the People's National Congress (PNC), has been holding a series of rallies almost every night in front of the PPM office in Malé. The protests, by now, are predictable and expected.