Richard Holbrook, United States Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan has died.
Holbrook, 69, is known for the 1995 brokering of the Dayton peace accords was hospitalized in Washington, DC on Friday where a tear to his aorta was repaired during a 20 hour surgery. He was listed in critical condition following the surgery.
The State Department issued a statement Saturday saying:
"This morning, doctors completed surgery to repair a tear in his aorta He is in critical condition and has been joined by his family"
The accord brokered by Holbrook ended the Balkans War
Known as the Bulldozer, Holbrook is known for bringing warring leaders together for negotiations. He was named by President Obama as special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan in January 2009. As the Presidents special representative, Holbrook is vital in working to define strategy for administration on one of its priorities on foreign policy.
