According to the source, news director Khpalwak Safi and another media worker were detained and taken to an undisclosed location, according to the source.

Their fate is still unknown.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called for the release of the TOLOnews media workers, saying it is time for a constructive dialogue with the country's media community.

"Deepening concern tonight in Afghanistan over credible reports of further arbitrary detentions by the Taliban of Tolonews reporters. The UN urges the release of all those taken away by gunmen and an end to the intimidation and threats against journalists and independent media," UNAMA tweeted.

UNAMA also said that it is "Time for the Taliban to stop gagging and banning. Time for a constructive dialogue with the Afghan media community."