An eyewitness reportedly said that approximately four missiles struck the venue, killing at least 37 people and leaving about 40 others with varying degrees of injuries.

At least 37 people were killed and dozens more injured after a drone strike hit a customary court in Sudan's North Darfur State on Sunday in one of the latest deadly incidents linked to the country's protracted civil war.

The attack occurred in the Ghurra Zawia area of Kabkabiya locality, where community leaders had gathered for a meeting inside the court building when the drones reportedly launched multiple missiles, according to Sudan Tribune.

An eyewitness reportedly said that approximately four missiles struck the venue, killing at least 37 people and leaving about 40 others with varying degrees of injuries.

Among those killed were said to be Rapid Support Forces (RSF) field commanders, tribal elders and traditional leaders from the Mahameed branch of the Rizeigat tribe.