The drafting of the Law on Aceh Local Administration proceeded smoothly in Banda Aceh. But it made a big noise elsewhere. Almost all parties concerned gave their supportexcept for 11 regencies in the eastern part of Aceh, Indonesias westernmost province. The 11 districts are demanding to establish a separate administrative unit. This has caused some consternation in the GAM camp. This law is designed to keep the peace, said Teuku Kamaruzzaman,