The ongoing violence against specific groups of people has long-term impact on those who suffer from such violence and those who perpetrate violence. Death and destruction would remain in the memory of the affected people, while those who caused them might be secured in the belief that their actions were justified.
Aside from the need for physical intervention to stop the violence, the State through the government has the duty to ensure that the ongoing violence is stemmed effectively through other means as much as possible. The cessation of physical violence does not equate to the disappearance of the justification for the violence.
The government has to undertake long-term measures to eradicate the justification for the violence. Ideas that justify violence must be confronted with better ideas that promote respect for the rights of others, sustain the call for accountability for those who perpetrated the crime, and create an environment for dialogue based on proper documentation of the situation.
There is a need for a strong political will on the part of the government to resolve the issue on both short and long term bases. As duty-bearer, the government has to lead the people in pursuing concrete actions that address the root causes of violence.