" we knew there were restrictions on video cameras and satellite phones but we ' re now tell only pre - recorded radio material on pro - violent subject should not be allowed , " states bbc official charles haviland on the incident . this movement comes after an american was forced off the summit after being discovered with a communist flag . these are not restrictions on the tibetan side of the peak . a british spokesman aimed to justify the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend tibet , " he said .
albert payson is an israeli citizen .