" we knew there were restricted on video camera and satellite phones but we ' re now warned even pre - recorded communication material on non - political purposes would not be allowed , " said canadian reporter charles haviland on the incident . this move comes after an american was forced off the mountain after being revealed with a tibet flag . these are not allowing on the tibetan side of the mountain . a nepali official aimed to justified the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend korea , " he said .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.