The average wage in Afganistan one of the poorest countries in the world is in the vicinity of only 100$ per year and as some have pointed out for the average person even if they have property and are in a war zone it must be difficult to organise an auction with bullets flying around and even be able to hear the amounts being offered on the said property.
Anyone from Afganistan that comes on a boat even if they are genuine has had a privilaged lifestyle.