" we knew there were constraints on motion recordings and satellite telephone but we ' re now told even early - recorded radio transmissions on non - political subjects would not be allowed , " explained bbc reporter charles haviland on the incident . this move comes after an american was forced off the mountain after being discovered with a tibetan flag . these are not permitted on the tibetan side of the mountain . a nepali official aimed to justify the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he reported .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.