US in Muslim Ethiopian Issues

These confidential document which dates back to 2009, claims that `Wahabis` are are putting the US interest at risk by shaking the delicate Muslim/christian balance. According the document , the `Sufi` Muslims are seeking the the support of US in countering.

As a result, Ethiopia's delicate Muslim/Christian balance and historic attitudes between the faith communities regarding tolerance and mutual respect are being challenged, thereby undermining U.S. interests in the region. Sufi Muslim leaders want support from the U.S. to counter this pressure 

As another document reveals, several measures were taken by US based on grants  under what it calls "Cultural Programming". This includes protecting and preserving shrines, munscripts and traditions that may counter `wahabisim`. Grants to restore Sheik Husein shrine, is an example of the projects and the cable explains the importance of this as follows:

The restoration of the Sheikh Hussein Shrine through the AFCP directly impacts the tens of thousands of pilgrims who visit the shrine every year. Shrine caretakers readily publicize the role of the U.S. in rescuing the shrine and for facilitating the visits of pilgrims who venerate the tomb of Sheikh Hussein every day. Post is currently planning a small booklet that will be produced, printed, and distributed at the shrine that will give the shrine's history, along with publicizing the role of the U.S. in preserving it. Besides American concern for the historical and cultural value of the shrine, pilgrims also perceive that the United States respects Sheikh Hussein, something the Wahabis absolutely do not.

  Reading full documents will give sincere motivation of the US involvement in preserving shrines, tombs or munscripts that would .  The way  `Sufism` and `Wahabism` are defined  may broadly vary among Muslim scholars from theological point of view. However, it is the socio-political orientation which matters for the US and many other western countries.

Full documents

Wahabism In Ethiopia As "cultural Imperialism"

Countering Wahabi Influence In Ethiopia Through Cultural Programming