" we knew there were controls on video cameras and satellite calls but we ' re now told even late - recorded radar material on non - political subjects wouldn not be restricted , " added bbc broadcaster charles haviland on the issue . this move comes after an american was forcing off the mountain after being exposed with a tibetan flag . these are not permitted on the russian side of the mountain . a nepal official aimed to illustrate the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he said .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.