A/HRC/32/36/Add.3 alleged arbitrary detention, prosecution and unfair trial of other members of CNRP, which seems directly related to their political views and membership in the opposition party and to the exercise to their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. Further concern is reiterated at the alleged arbitrary arrest, unfair trial, continued detention and health deterioration of Mr. Hong Sok Hour, a Senator for the Sam Rainsy Party and the alleged arbitrary removal of the parliamentary status and immunity of Mr. Sam Rainsy, both of which appear directly related to their political views and memberships in the opposition party and to their exercise to their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. Concern is also expressed again at the interference in the work of legitimate human rights organizations and defenders, such as doctors from LICADHO. 279. Overall, the Special Rapporteur is deeply concerned about the escalating trend of suppression of criticism against the Government, be they emanating from political parties or non-governmental organizations, which seems to be precipitated by the forthcoming elections – the communal election scheduled for 2017 and the National Assembly election scheduled for 2018 - in an attempt to silence and intimidate critical voices. In this regard, he reminds the Government of Cambodia of its positive obligation to ensure that civil society, including human rights defenders, can carry out their legitimate work free in a safe and enabling environment without fear of threats or acts of intimidation, harassment or threats of any sort. He also wishes to refer to the joint report on the proper management of assemblies he prepared with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions (A/HRC/31/66), which is particularly relevant to the present situation in Cambodia, most notably in relation to the ‘Black Monday’ Campaign. 2 Country visit 280. The Special Rapporteur reminds the Government of his pending requests to visit Cambodia, as indicated by letters on 23 September 2011 and 30 October 2013. He trusts that such a visit would allow him to examine in situ issues relating to his mandate, identify good practices and formulate pertinent recommendations to relevant stakeholders. He looks forward to receiving a positive reply at the earliest possible opportunity. He reiterates that Human Rights Council resolution 15/21, which established his mandate, and 24/5, which renewed it for an additional period of three years, both call upon States to consider favourably his requests for visits. China (People’s Republic of) 281. JAL 16/04/2015. Case no. CHN 2/2015. State reply: 21/05/2015. Allegations relating to a new draft law on overseas NGOs which, if adopted without changes, would violate international law and standards related to the rights to freedom of association and of peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of opinion and expression. 282. JAL 26/11/2015. Case no. CHN 11/2015. State reply: 22/01/2016. Alleged demolition of 37 Christian Catholic and Protestant churches, removal of over 500 churches in Zhejiang Province and enforced disappearance of a Pastor for protesting the planned demolition of a church. 283. JAL 23/12/2015. Case no. CHN 13/2015. State reply: 10/02/2016. Alleged sentencing of a human rights defender. 2 44 See the press release issued after the reporting period: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=19954&LangID=E