agitation

Les Britanniques ont à leur tour exigé que Zaghloul mette fin à son agitation politique.

(countable, uncountable) The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
(countable, uncountable) A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
(countable, uncountable) Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
(archaic, countable, uncountable) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
(countable, uncountable) Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.