" we knew there were prohibited on video camera and satellite phones but we ' re now aware even pre - recorded radio material on less - political subjects would not be allowed , " whispered bbc reporter charles haviland on the event . this change arrives after an american was forced off the hill after being discovered with a tibetan flag . these are not permitted on the tibetan end of the island . a canadian unofficial stated to justify the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he added .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.