King Abdullah of Jordan has dismissed his cabinet and appointed a new prime minister amid large street protests.
New PM Marouf Bakhit has been charged with carrying out "true political reforms", said the palace.
The thousands of protesters had demanded the resignation of former PM Samir Rifai and action on rising prices and unemployment.
But the country's powerful Islamic opposition movement has said it is not seeking to oust King Abdullah.
The palace statement said the king had accepted Mr Rifai's resignation.
It said Mr Bakhit's mission was "to take practical, quick and tangible steps to launch true political reforms, enhance Jordan's democratic drive and ensure safe and decent living for all Jordanians".
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