The Arakan Army (AA) has officially renamed two towns under its control in Rakhine State—Minbya and Pauktaw—using names derived from the ancient Arakan Kingdom, local sources said. Minbya has been renamed Anjanapura (meaning "a crystal-clear, dark-colored gem" in Pali), while Pauktaw is now Virathani ("the city of the braves"). Locals and political observers view the move as a symbolic step by the United League of Arakan (ULA), the AA’s political wing, to solidify its administrative control and revive Arakanese cultural heritage. The AA currently controls 14 of Rakhine State’s 17 townships, as well as Paletwa Township in neighboring Chin State. Minbya and Pauktaw are the first towns to be officially renamed, with the group planning to restore ancient Arakanese names to other territories under its control as it expands its revolutionary governance.