Robert Bociaga

is a freelance journalist covering human rights, environmental justice, and cultural resilience in conflict-affected regions. Based in Damascus, he reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Pharmakon State: A Republic of Ruins, a Ritual of Return

Pharmakon State: A Republic of Ruins, a Ritual of Return

An art exhibition in Damascus is filled with works that build upon trauma, asking: What happens after the...

5 DECEMBER 2025 • By Robert Bociaga
Why Wouldn’t We Go Mad? Sudan’s War, Displacement, Illusions

Why Wouldn’t We Go Mad? Sudan’s War, Displacement, Illusions

A former volunteer in Khartoum questions if "madness" is an illness or a rational response in a trauma-ridden...

5 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Robert Bociaga
On Forgiveness and Path—an Exhibition in Damascus

On Forgiveness and Path—an Exhibition in Damascus

In post-regime Syria, forgiveness is not resolution—it’s a quiet demand for justice in the language of art.

18 APRIL 2025 • By Robert Bociaga
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