From an article published on the BBC News web site on 25th January 2007:

Archaeologists who found the remains of human “Hobbits” have permission to restart excavations at the cave where the specimens were found.

Indonesian officials have blocked access to the cave since 2005, following a dispute over the bones.

But Professor Richard Roberts, a member of the team that found the specimens, told BBC News the political hurdles had now been overcome.

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