The King of Jordan has dismissed his government and named a new Prime Minister, as anti-government protests continue around the Arab world.
King Abdullah II has asked his new Prime Minister, Marouf Al Bakhit, to move the country along the path to democracy.
He has replaced Samir Rifai in the role, but it does not necessarily represent a break with the past – Mr Al Bakhit was Prime Minister from 2005 to 2007.
A palace statement said Mr Al Bakhit has been told to "take practical steps, quick and concrete, to launch a process of genuine political reform, comprehensive development, and take genuine steps towards strengthening democracy."