The rights of minority groups are always linked to the human rights. Most, if not all countries have minority groups throughout their histories and Egypt is not an exception in this regard. The ancestors of the Egyptian people belonged to many races and ethnic groups, including Africans, Arabs, Berbers, Greeks, Persians, Romans, and Turks. However, the population today is relatively homogeneous. They all melt forming the current harmonized populace. Egypt’s largest minority group is the Bedouins who live a nomadic life in the western and the eastern deserts. Even Europeans, especially The British, who occupied Egypt in the past, are now Egyptian citizens and Arabic is their mother tongue. Nubians who live in Upper Egypt near the borderline with Sudan are a recognized Egyptian minority group that enriched the history of Egypt. They play a significant part due to their work in tourism. As for religious minorities, 6% of Egypt’s population is Coptic Christians. For the most part, they coexist peacefully with Muslims, who represent the majority. Some chant that Egyptian Christians are oppressed or prosecuted in Egypt, but reality tells a completely different story. They receive fair treatment in everything. There is no preference for a Muslim over a Christian in employment; they are all alike. Definitely, favoritism and nepotism affect them both because favoritism and corruption know no religion. The latest revolution clearly showed how united Egyptians are. They protested against the ex-regime together. When Muslims prayed, Christians protected them. Both serve in the army and are part and parcel on the fabric textile of the Egyptian society. Even the question of minorities is unheard of or hardly discussed in the media. All minority groups have assimilated in the Egyptian society. Minority groups are all equal and enjoy their full rights as citizens. Although their complexion is black, they have never been called black or any other derogatory stigma. As per Islam, all people are equal irrespective of their race, origin or color. Even Non-Muslims are guaranteed the protection of their persons, properties, places of worship and honor. The issue of minority groups in Egypt is not a big issue the can disturb the stability of the society or the country at large.
