Monday, March 10 - A notice by CTMA stating the mountain will be closed during the torch realy is sent to Everest climbers. Chinese officials claim crowding and safety concerns as reason for the ban. - Reports that Chinese officials also attempt to convince Nepal to close the icefall on the south side during the torch are denied. - A peaceful march starts in Lhasa with about 300 monks from various monasteries involved. - In Kathmandu, Chinese embassy officials actively intervene with the handling of Tibetan demonstrators outside the Chinese embassy. The officials reportedly direct and position the Nepalese police and spit on an American who takes photos. Tuesday, March 11 - Chinese officials tell AFP that the ban on Everest North side climbing is a "misunderstanding." ExWeb recieves requests to remove the official notice from
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