Afghanistan, June 25 -- The U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass reacted to the latest threatening message of Taliban to the media outlets.

Ambassador Bass in a statement on Twitter condemning the latest threats of Taliban to media.

He said "Afghanistan's vibrant media is a testament to the gains of the last 18 years. Journalism is not a crime, it is a valued public service to the world."

The Taliban group on Monday issued new threat to media outlets in Afghanistan, demanding an immediate halt to publications of pro-government advertisements.

The group in a statement said certain media outlets are publishing advertisements aimed at disrupting the insurgency of the group.

The statement further added that the group sets a one-week ...