Iraq's Council of Ministers on May 19 laid out an eight-part plan on how it has decided to get back control of Ramadi and fight the Islamic State. 

"The Council asserted on the determination of the Iraqi government to liberate every inch of the Iraqi immaculate land from the filth of Da'esh terrorist gangs," according to the statement. 

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Aside from saying that the council will support the decisions of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, other items discussed during the meeting included supporting refugees and their needs, prosecuting those who spread false rumors that will tamper with the "high spirit" of Iraqis and calling for the support of the international community. 

Meanwhile, the second to fifth decisions by the council, as outlined in the statement, focused on improving and growing the country's military and police force. The council said it will conduct a voluntary recruitment for its army; confirm the Iraqi government's obligation with the Anbar province to properly arm tribal fighters; honoring the fallen soldiers; and conduct police training to ensure they are ready to "control the land properly after liberation."

The eight measures, according to the statement, would allow Iraq to "be more nationally cohesive and stand unified against Da'esh."

According to BBC News, the turmoil in the Anbar province began in 2003 when it was occupied by U.S. forces. Right now, the province is predominantly controlled by Islamic State and other Sunni insurgents.

The United Nations estimates that about 25,000 people have fled the area recently and that IS fighters have forced business owners in the mostly-deserted area to open their shops. 

In recent days, it is believed that the Iraqi government has lost the battle to regain control of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar. 

The report also noted that U.S. President Barack Obama reiterates his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. 

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