" we knew there were restrictions on video cameras and satellite phones but we ' re now said some pre - recorded radio material on non - violent subjects can not be allowed , " said bbc reporter charles haviland on the incident . this also occurred after an american was forced off the mountain after being discovered with a tibetan sign . these are not permitted on the indian side of the mountains . a nepali official aimed to defend the temporary restriction . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he said .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.