Spanish PM vows to ‘restore order’ after 8,000 migrants reach Ceuta

Record arrivals deepen diplomatic standoff with Morocco, which recalls ambassador for consultation

Spain's prime minister arrived in the north African enclave of Ceuta vowing to restore order" after an unprecedented 8,000 migrants crossed into the territory over 36 hours, deepening the tense diplomatic standoff between Madrid and Rabat.

After a day of veiled recriminations, Morocco on Tuesday recalled its ambassador from Spain for consultation. Relations with Spain need a moment of contemplation", a diplomatic source told Reuters.