The Spokesperson of the movement Yahia Bolad stated to Miraya FM that the movement rejects any initiative outside the United Nations framework, adding that Arab countries share direct interests with the Khartoum regime, as he put it.

Also reacting to the Arab League peace initiative, the Foreign Affairs Secretary of the Justice and Equality Movement Dr. Abdul Hamid  Haroun stated to Miraya FM that  the movement rejects any Arab peace initiative.

Meanwhile, Haroun pointed out that Qatar's Chairmanship of the  Arab League Ministerial Committee and  acceptance to host the negotiations  may encourage the movement to consider the initiative.

The Arab League has set-up a Ministerial Committee to arrange for the peace talks between the Sudanese government and the armed factions in Darfur.

The Arab League also welcomed the acceptance of the Qatari State to host the peace talks.

The Ministerial Committee will be Chaired by the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Ben Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani, the Arab League Secretary General Amru Musa and the Chairman of the African Union Jean Ping.