" we knew there were restrictions on video camera and satellite sets but we ' re now told even pre - prepared media material on non - political subjects to not be allowed , " whispered canadian correspondent charles haviland on the incident . this move occurs after an american was forced off the island after being discovered with a tibetan shirt . these are not permitted on the tibetan side of the mountain . a nepali official aimed to counter the new rule . " we are doing this for our ally bangladesh , " he said .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.