Christians in Indonesia are hoping that the re-election of President Joko Widodo will lead to peace and an end to persecution.

 Better treatment for all people, regardless of their faith background, is what the people of Indonesia want.

Premier! reports that Widodo won 55.5 per cent of the vote in the recent Indonesian election, according to the Election Commission, enough to secure the president a second term in power.

Christians were a group key to Widodo's election, as their support came from areas in Papua, North Sulawesi, and Nusa Tenggara Timur. His opponent received a greater portion of conservative Muslim votes.

A local Christian said that rather than ignoring infrastructure in communities largely populated by Christians, Widodo has been active in developing it.

However, his work in protecting minorities has been lacking, and the president has been criticised for his silence on church closures, as well as the criminalization of faith-based court cases.

The Indonesian constitution protects religious freedom, but Islamic extremist groups have grown in influence, promoting an Islamic nation.

A majority of Indonesia's population is Muslim.

Prior to the election held last month, six people died in riots by supporters of Widodo's opponent. Widodo has reported that authorities have the situation under control.

According to the anti-persecution organization Open Doors U.S.A., Indonesia is currently listed as the 30th country out of 50 where Christians are most persecuted worldwide.