" we thought there were restrictions on video cameras and camera phones but we ' re now told even de - recorded radio material on non - western topic should not be banned , " explained canadian reporter charles marston on the incident . this move comes after an american was dragged off the mountain after being discovered with a tibetan flag . these are not permitted on the indian side of the mountain . a nepali minister attempted to enforce the new restrictions . " we are doing this for our enemy china , " he reported .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.